Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

Join Innovate Solutions Inc., a leading innovator in cloud-native enterprise software. We are a fast-growing, dynamic company committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to transform digitally. Our collaborative environment fosters creativity, continuous learning, and significant professional growth. We believe in empowering our engineers to tackle complex challenges and make a tangible impact on our products and users worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our core product development team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions that power our flagship SaaS platform. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to our architectural decisions and best practices. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives on technical challenges, enjoys working across the full stack, and is passionate about building exceptional software that directly impacts our customers’ success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software features and systems, primarily focusing on backend microservices and API development.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver innovative solutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, ensuring our systems are scalable, maintainable, secure, and resilient.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize system efficiency, and troubleshoot complex production issues to ensure high availability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and practices to enhance our development process and product capabilities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support critical production systems and maintain system health.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on building and shipping production-grade applications.
• Expertise in Java or Go, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design, concurrent programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Demonstrable experience with Spring Boot or a similar backend framework for building robust APIs and services.
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and modern version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related technical field.
• Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with message brokers or data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal projects demonstrating technical prowess.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Why Join Innovate Solutions Inc.?

• Competitive salary and attractive equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• State-of-the-art office facilities with ergonomic workstations, collaborative spaces, and amenities.
• Regular team social events, hackathons, and company-wide celebrations.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with a talented, passionate, and supportive team.
• A culture that values innovation, continuous learning, transparency, and a positive impact on our customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Innovate Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to building a diverse and equitable workplace.