Staff Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, design and implement plans for deploying application workloads on GCP.
• Apply strong knowledge of Java language, DBMS and middle-ware technologies in designing, developing and testing key components.
• Involved in requirements gathering, analysis and solution development for applications in GCP.
• Exhibit skill in language proficiency and help enforce architectural decisions.
• Design, code independently and identify potential opportunities for code optimization.
• Review code to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues and defects and help to identify sources of defects as well as troubleshoot various forms of code.
• Ensure systems are well supported, secure and meet standards.
• Lead interactions between systems/ components, identifying impacted systems, flows, and infrastructure components.
• Use design tools to frequently share and communicate design ideas on systems.
• Use patterns frequently, contributing to best practice and process enhancements.
• Support build deployments and troubleshoot infrastructure and environment related issues.
• Conduct system-wide testing and some integration testing.
• Mentor and groom global team members by demonstrating/modeling how a mentee might develop greater initiative, increased independence, and self-reliance.
• Embrace and enforce CME Group SDLC and information security standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience as a Full Stack developer, engaging in all-round development.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent/better strongly preferred, but substantial relevant experience could substitute.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud and related technologies.
• Proficient in Java, Python, Spring Framework, RESTful API's.
• Experience with making significant contributions to both technical approach & deliveries.
• Communication and collaboration skills with proven ability to lead discussions for solutioning.
• Proficient with SCM and build tools Git and Maven.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Google Cloud Certification is a plus.
• Experience with fault tolerant, distributed, microservice architectures.
• Experience using Confluence, JIRA, or other Atlassian tools.
• Experience with UI frameworks and libraries including Redux (Redux-Form & Redux Saga).
• Understanding and experience of Agile Methodologies and Product Oriented Model.
• Knowledgeable in web application security and mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Engagement in developing and automating solutions directly related to Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery and infrastructure automation.
• Experience in working with remote teams, different time zones, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Educational background with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent/better.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive total rewards package including salary, annual target bonus, and equity program.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Retirement package including 401(k) and pension plan.
• Education reimbursement provisions.
• Paid time off and mental health benefits.