Senior Software Engineer, Platform Development

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About the Job

Position Title: Senior Software Engineer, Platform Development

Company: Acme Innovations Inc.
Location: [Remote, USA] or [San Francisco, CA / New York, NY – Hybrid]

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Job Summary:

Acme Innovations Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic Platform Development team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems that power our next-generation applications. Working within an agile framework, you’ll contribute significantly to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and drive the adoption of best practices. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, driving innovation, and building foundational services that impact millions of users, this is the role for you.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Implement: Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient microservices and APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and frameworks.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Conduct thorough peer code reviews, advocate for engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement of our development processes.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. Foster a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence within the team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Managers, DevOps, Quality Assurance, and other engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into elegant and efficient technical solutions.
• System Optimization: Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through continuous monitoring, profiling, and tuning efforts. Identify and address bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Troubleshooting & Resolution: Debug and resolve complex technical issues across various layers of the application stack, ensuring high availability and stability of our platform.
• Innovation & Research: Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance our platform’s capabilities, improve development efficiency, and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Full Lifecycle Participation: Participate actively in the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design and planning to deployment, monitoring, and post-launch support, including potential on-call rotation.

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Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a strong portfolio of delivered projects.
• Programming Proficiency: Expertise in at least one modern backend programming language such as Python, Go, Java, C#, or Node.js.
• System Design: Demonstrable experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable and high-performance distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• API Development: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Database Knowledge: Solid proficiency with various database systems, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• Cloud & Containers: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Testing: Thorough understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end) and experience writing comprehensive tests.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and communication abilities, with a knack for explaining complex technical concepts clearly.

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Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):

• Event-Driven Architectures: Experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Observability: Experience with monitoring, logging, and tracing tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Jaeger).
• Frontend Exposure: Basic understanding of frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) to facilitate better API design and collaboration.
• Open Source: Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub profile demonstrating personal projects.
• Leadership Role: Prior experience in a technical leadership or formal mentoring role.

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What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Opportunity to work on challenging problems that directly impact our product’s core functionality and millions of users.
• Growth & Development: Generous professional development budget, mentorship programs, and clear pathways for career advancement.
• Innovative Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full suite of health, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible PTO and paid holidays, remote-friendly or hybrid work options, and wellness programs.
• Technology Stack: Access to the latest hardware and software to empower you to do your best work.
• Team & Social: Regular team social events, company-wide gatherings, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

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Why Join Acme Innovations Inc.?

At Acme Innovations Inc., we are on a mission to revolutionize how businesses interact with their data, making insights accessible and actionable for everyone. You’ll join a passionate team of engineers, designers, and product enthusiasts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. Your work here will not just be lines of code; it will be integral to shaping the future of our platform and delighting our users globally. We encourage experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement, providing a vibrant environment where you can truly make your mark.

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Application Process:

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and contribute to a rapidly growing and innovative company, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a link to your GitHub profile/portfolio (if applicable).