Staff Software Engineer

Role Overview

The Staff Software Engineer will lead efforts and contribute to building high quality scalable computer software systems, participating in the design process from beginning to end. Leads decisions to achieve our strategic product goals. Demonstrates deep technical domain knowledge and ownership of multiple product features end-to-end.

What You Will Do

Lead code/design reviews, participate in the entire application lifecycle, write clean code, perform UI tests, and manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications.

Why It Might Be a Fit

A key strategic player involved in maintenance of product features, including on call escalations, triaging and resolution. Exemplary self-sufficiency by independently managing tasks, problem-solving, and meeting deadlines, while adapting to new challenges without supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in software development, or a related field; or 6 years and an advanced degree
• Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language such as Java or C#
• Strong experience working with modern Javascript frameworks like React and Angular, HTML, and CSS
• In-depth understanding of the entire software development process (design, development and deployment)
• Experience developing and deploying applications for Cloud Native Infrastructure
• Collaborates effectively within the agile framework with a problem-solving attitude and willing to take a variety of approaches
• Excellent analytical and time management skills, with a proven ability to deliver value independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience providing technical input
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product teams, and wider organization initiatives
• Proven experience in monitoring and supporting production systems, with proficiency in identifying and resolving issues, implementing proactive measures, and measurement tracking
• Advanced experience optimizing system performance, including the ability to troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement performance improvements
• Advanced experience in SQL and NoSQL databases, coupled with caching mechanisms
• Deep understanding and practical application of REST API best practices
• Advanced strategies for developing tests including unit tests, UI automation tests, integration tests
• Experience building and deploying applications using Kubernetes
• Experience in Open telemetry
• Ability to participate in on call rotation

Benefits

• Remote-first environment
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match