Senior Software Engineer, Platform Team

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer, Platform Team

Join our innovative and rapidly growing technology company as a Senior Software Engineer on our Platform Team. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to design, develop, and maintain the core services and infrastructure that power our flagship products. You will play a pivotal role in building scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems, contributing to a platform that impacts millions of users daily. If you’re passionate about backend engineering, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Development: Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure microservices and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and system design.
• Performance & Scalability: Optimize existing systems for maximum performance, scalability, and stability, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Architecture & Strategy: Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineering teams to define platform architecture, technical roadmaps, and long-term strategies.
• Code Quality & Reviews: Ensure high standards of code quality through comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, as well as thorough code reviews.
• Operational Excellence: Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot production issues, and implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability.
• Innovation: Research, evaluate, and advocate for new technologies, tools, and methodologies that can improve our platform’s capabilities and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Programming Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language, such as Java (with Spring Boot), Go, Python (with Django/Flask), or Node.js.
• Distributed Systems: Proven experience designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Databases: Strong expertise with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis).
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), including familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
• API Design: Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and documenting RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
• Version Control: Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills with a keen eye for detail.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with message queues and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and common software design patterns.
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog).
• Prior experience working on platform-level services or infrastructure teams.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal technical projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and career growth through workshops, conferences, and internal programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and a supportive culture that values your well-being.
• Innovative Environment: Work on challenging and impactful projects with a passionate, talented, and diverse team.
• Modern Tech Stack: Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and adoption of new solutions.
• Collaborative Culture: A friendly, inclusive, and transparent workplace where your ideas are heard and valued.

About Our Company

We are a leading technology company at the forefront of [industry/niche], dedicated to [briefly state company mission or core product purpose]. Our mission is to [elaborate on impact, e.g., “empower businesses with intelligent solutions” or “connect people through innovative digital experiences”]. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect, believing that our diverse team is our greatest asset. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of technology and create products that make a real difference in the world.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer eager to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role through our careers portal: [Link to Company Careers Page]. We look forward to reviewing your application!