Senior Software Engineer, Codecov

Sentry

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Senior

11 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Senior Software Engineer, Codecov at Sentry, a company dedicated to building performance and error monitoring tools that help developers write better software faster. Sentry is committed to an inclusive, hybrid work environment and aims to improve the developer experience by creating scalable, reliable backend systems that support Codecov's data ingestion, processing, and notification pipelines. The role involves leading technical projects, shaping architecture, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the developer workflow and code coverage insights.

Key Responsibilities

Lead technically challenging projects that touch every layer of our stack
Drive the architectural vision and execution of high-performing backend systems for a seamless developer experience
Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to align technical strategy and business goals
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable backend systems to handle our ever-growing capacity
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to the engineering team
Foster the adoption of best practices, design patterns, and cutting-edge technologies to keep our systems competitive and innovative
Engage with cross-functional teams, advocating for engineering needs and promoting a strong engineering culture
Tackle performance and reliability challenges in some of our most mission critical systems

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience in designing, extending, and maintaining high-volume, mission-critical systems with a focus on performance and reliability
Minimum of 3 years in a senior role, guiding junior engineers through mentorship, task delegation, and conducting code reviews
Demonstrated success in architecting and delivering in a high-performing software engineering organization, valuing quality work and attention to detail
Proficiency with Python, Django, Rust, and PostgreSQL is strongly preferred, but not required
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

Experience with Python, Django, Rust, and PostgreSQL

Qualifications

7+ years of software development experience in high-volume, mission-critical systems
At least 3 years in a senior engineering role
Experience in architecting and delivering scalable backend systems

Working at Sentry

Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The company values diversity, inclusion, and an open-source ethos, striving to build a team and culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry emphasizes accessibility, both in its products and its industry, and supports reasonable accommodations for employees and candidates with disabilities.

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