Staff Software Engineer - Backend Technologies (8-14 yrs)

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in backend development to join our innovative team. This role requires a technical leader who can architect scalable systems, mentor engineers, and drive the technical vision of our products.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the architecture and development of web applications, software solutions, prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POCs).

- Gather functional requirements, develop technical specifications, and contribute to project planning and testing strategies.

- Serve as the technical authority, providing mentorship, showcasing technical prowess, and resolving complex programming challenges.

- Produce technical documentation for architectural designs, options education, and team guidance.

- Collaborate with product management, diverse product lines, and business units to achieve strategic results.

- Exhibit a commitment to developing elegantly designed, highly scalable applications.

- Participate in and contribute to Agile Development processes like SCRUM or Extreme Programming.

Specific Technical Skills :

- Proficient hands-on coding skills; ability to lead by example and assist the team when necessary.

- Strong capability in architecture and system design with a focus on practical solutions, design choice evaluation, and cost optimization.

- Extensive experience with Microservices architecture, RESTful services, and familiarity with GraphQL.

- Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms, with an emphasis on scalability and performance optimization.

- Cloud expertise specifically in AWS technologies (EC2, DynamoDB, RDS, EMR, Airflow, etc.).

- Proficient in Python, including frameworks like PySpark, Flask, and libraries like Pandas.

- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.), with insight into optimal use cases for each.

- Familiarity with Java, particularly Spring Boot, Tomcat, and testing with Spock.

- Knowledgeable in infrastructure tools like GitLab, Terraform, Gradle.

Qualifications :

- 8+ years of experience in software design and development.

- Proven leadership experience, including leading meetings, technical presentations, and fostering cross-functional team leadership.

- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

- Deep expertise in at least one OOP language, with Python and Java preferred.

- Comprehensive experience through the entire SDLC.

- Minimum of 3 years designing and implementing web services (REST).

- Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Strong background in software design and architecture.

- Committed to unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).

- Strategic thinker with business acumen to drive strategy development.

- Adept at building and leading strong engineering teams with a visionary approach.

What We Offer :

- Opportunity to lead and shape our technical direction in a dynamic environment.

- Support for continuous learning and professional development.

- A collaborative culture that values innovation and expertise.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.