Senior Software Development Engineer

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Software Engineer plays a pivotal role in the development of advanced information systems by deeply understanding business operations and translating them into scalable, maintainable, and efficient software solutions. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and a collaborative approach to ensure that software components meet both current business needs and future growth. By analyzing operational requirements, the Senior Software Engineer will design and implement complex software components, focusing on quality, performance, and long-term system sustainability.

In this role, the Senior Software Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and technical leads, to ensure the seamless integration of solutions across different systems. They are responsible for guiding the development process from concept to implementation, ensuring that software meets rigorous standards for security, reliability, and scalability. Additionally, they actively participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the development team.

This position requires a strategic thinker with a passion for technology, someone who can balance hands-on coding with architectural oversight and technical leadership. Through their expertise and proactive problem-solving, the Senior Software Engineer will contribute to the success of the team and the overall organization by delivering high-quality software that drives business results

To apply, please visit our careers page using the link below:

https://jobs.lever.co/welocalize/f24d6ca3-ee6e-4732-a31c-a79bd08c0fc7

MAIN DUTIES

• Design and develop scalable applications focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization, while collaborating with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and continuous delivery.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs while working with SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB), with expertise in writing and optimizing complex queries.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise in system design, architecture, and optimization of complex systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Quickly understand and adapt to existing system design and architecture to drive solutions that integrate seamlessly within established frameworks.
• Optimize and fine-tune existing solutions for enhanced performance and operational efficiency.
• Provide robust solutions for complex XML parsing and integrating third-party systems into the application ecosystem.
• Architect systems using strong system design principles, incorporating security best practices, and demonstrating proficiency in OAuth 2.0 for authentication and authorization.
• Leverage domain expertise in localization to deliver tailored solutions that meet industry-specific requirements.
• Foster effective cross-team communication to align technical strategies with business goals and ensure smooth collaboration across departments.
• Proven experience in full-stack development, with a deep understanding of front-end, back-end, and cloud technologies.

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

Experience

• Demonstrable professional experience as the technical owner of major components or subsystems through the software development lifecycle.
• Previous professional experience collaborating with business stakeholders.
• Experience shipping code in an agile SDLC.
• Previous experience in performance analysis and benchmarking.
• Able to apply continuous integration, development, and automated testing concepts.
• Knowledge of multiple frameworks, paradigms, languages, and trends in the relevant domain.

Technical Skills

• Programming & Frameworks: Expertise in Java 8+, NodeJS, Spring Framework (Boot, MVC, Data), Hibernate, React, Vue.js

• Cloud & DevOps: Expertise in AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, CI/CD Pipelines.

• Databases: Expertise in MySQL, MongoDB, in database design, optimization, and complex queries.

• Data & Search Technologies: Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Apache Solr.

• Testing & Monitoring: JUnit, Mockito, Postman, JMeter, Dynatrace, New Relic.

• Architectural Patterns: Expertise in Microservices, RESTful Services, and Integration Architecture.

• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication

• Microservices & Architecture: Expertise in microservices design, deployment, and orchestration

• Security: OAuth, JWT, Spring Security, SAST, DAST

• Scheduler: Expertise in managing and optimizing Quartz jobs for scheduling complex workflows

• Version Control: Expertise in managing complex version control scenarios

• API Documentation: Expertise in API documentation and automation

• Project Management Tools: Expertise in project tracking and collaboration with Confluence.

Join our team and contribute to creating cutting-edge solutions that support the future growth and success of Welocalize. If youre ready to take on this challenge and help us build the next generation of technology, we encourage you to apply today.