Senior Software Engineer

Your Impact

The Senior Software Engineer is a senior engineer responsible for subsystems of a project. They are expected to lead epics/initiatives mentor more junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions. They have a substantial impact on their team and sometimes across teams. They design and develop high-quality scalable and innovative software solutions in a SaaS environment utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies and ensuring they meet the current and future needs of the business and its customers.

• Technical Leadership and Mentorship:
  Provides technical leadership in project teams mentor and guide more junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making
• Performance Optimization:
  Focuses on designing systems for high performance scalability and reliability
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Works with stakeholders including product managers designers developers and executives to align architectural designs with business needs and customer expectations.
• Proficient Software Development:
  Designs develops and maintains sophisticated software solutions ensuring they are efficient scalable and meet business requirements with architectural excellence. Responsible for System Design & Grooming for features for a subsystem
• Code Quality and Optimization:
  Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes optimization techniques and adherence to best practices
• Technical Problem Solving:
  Tackles complex technical challenges employing a problem-solving approach with innovative solutions
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams collaborating with other engineering teams product managers and stakeholders contributing to project planning and execution
• Continuous Learning and Adaptation:
  Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements continually enhancing skills and knowledge bringing innovative ideas to the team
• Technical Documentation:
  Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation ensuring clarity and accessibility of information

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in software development with a focus on SaaS or cloud-based applications
• Experience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Close collaboration in planning and implementing features. They must align backend architecture with front-end design and user experience.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Experience in creating deploying and managing containers is essential
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (like Jenkins Git Lab CI or CircleCI) for automated testing and deployment of microservices
• Proficient in designing and architecting microservices systems including advanced concepts like distributed data management and event-driven architectures. Expertise in implementing complex microservices advanced use of containerization and orchestration and setting up CI/CD pipelines for microservices
• Knowledge of system architecture design patterns and best practices in software development Skilled in designing and operating software in a Cloud Provider such as AWS Azure or GCP
• Skilled in cloud-based data storage such as:
  Relational Databases No
  
  SQL Stores data caches etc
• Skilled in analytical abilities and problem-solving capable of addressing complex technical challenges
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies and a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvement
• Effective communication and teamwork skills essential for collaborating effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment with various stakeholders and team members especially from architectural perspectives
• Skilled in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS particular Java/Kotlin Python C# as well as a deep understanding of software engineering principles
• Skilled in designing and developing RESTful APIs understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols and proficiency in API documentation
• Familiarity with server management network configurations and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS Azure or Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of various stages of the SDLC including design development testing and deployment

• Experience with developing maintaining and monitoring large-scale high-availability software systems.
• Experience with designing and developing from a Security Perspective
• Experience leveraging observability systems (logging metrics traces) to monitor and debug production subsystems and generate business level metrics.
• Experience selecting and extending 3rd party components (commercial or open source) that provide operational leverage.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with an emphasis on a well-maintained testing pyramid.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Experience using…