Alteryx - Staff Software Engineer - C++/Java/Python (10-12 yrs)

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our innovative engineering team.

As a Staff Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of highly scalable and robust software solutions.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and contribute to shaping the future of our technology stack.

If you are passionate about problem-solving, driving innovation, and mentoring others, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities :

Software Design and Development :

- Design, develop, and deliver complex software systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.

- Work across the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance.

Technical Leadership :

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.

- Advocate for best practices in coding, architecture, and design patterns.

- Drive technical decisions and contribute to the technical roadmap.

Collaboration and Alignment :

- Partner with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define and deliver impactful solutions.

- Align technical initiatives across teams to ensure consistency and optimal use of resources.

Problem-Solving and Innovation :

- Identify and address complex technical challenges, proposing innovative solutions.

- Research and adopt new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience :

- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex systems.

- Expertise in programming languages like Java, Python, Go, or C++.

- Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and design patterns.

- Hands-on experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native applications.

- Proficiency in working with APIs, data pipelines, and databases (SQL and NoSQL).

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e., Git), and automated testing frameworks.

- Solid understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and security principles.

- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and drive alignment across teams.

- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Knowledge of big data technologies such as Kafka, Hadoop, or Spark.

- Background in DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

- Prior experience in mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.

- Relevant certifications in software engineering, cloud computing, or data engineering are a plus