Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative and fast-paced engineering team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance software solutions that power our core products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging problems, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to our architectural vision, directly impacting millions of users.

About the Role & Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software features and systems across our platform, ensuring high quality and maintainability.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code primarily in languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineering teams to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver robust, user-centric solutions.
• Participate actively in architectural discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering practices, tools, and overall development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance, support, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software to improve performance, scalability, security, and reliability, proactively identifying and resolving technical debt.
• Work extensively with modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to build and deploy highly available and resilient services.
• Design and implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability and correctness of our applications.
• Contribute to the monitoring and alerting infrastructure, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of production issues.

What You’ll Bring & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Deep proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js) and familiarity with its associated ecosystem and frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs (e.g., RESTful, GraphQL, gRPC).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design principles, and common design patterns.
• Extensive experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS), and event-driven patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze complex technical issues, devise creative solutions, and effectively implement them.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional team environments.

Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with frontend frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps practices.
• Contributions to open-source projects, a strong GitHub portfolio, or active participation in developer communities.
• Previous experience in a technical leadership, team lead, or architect role.
• Knowledge of data streaming technologies, big data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark), or machine learning systems.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays, along with parental leave.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to online courses, conference attendance, and internal mentorship programs.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where innovation is celebrated, and your contributions are highly valued.
• Work on impactful projects that directly affect our users and contribute to the core success of our business.
• Regular team-building events, social gatherings, and a culture that values work-life balance.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options available, to support your lifestyle.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, encouraging continuous learning and experimentation.

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Software Engineer looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact on product development and mentor a talented team, we encourage you to apply! Join us in building the future of our platform.