(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Spend 60% of your time engaging in hands-on coding, performing thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimizing both frontend and backend code to ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Utilize your proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, and Webpack to build responsive and dynamic user interfaces, ensuring seamless user experiences and design consistency.
• Leverage your skills in Java, Spring Boot, and Kubernetes to develop robust and scalable backend services, implementing microservices architecture and ensuring seamless integration with frontend applications.
• Provide mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, and leading by example.
• Make strategic architectural decisions, stay updated on emerging technologies, and maintain comprehensive documentation to drive the architectural vision for both front-end and backend systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure seamless integration, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Prioritize application quality, respond swiftly to feedback, improve performance, and proactively address critical issues, implementing best practices for monitoring and maintaining application health.
• Lead and contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team, championing new ideas and driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
• Develop detailed project timelines, manage tasks efficiently, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality projects.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews, resolve complex technical challenges, and uphold high standards of engineering excellence.
• Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, coordinate with other teams, and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Experience with Java for backend services, including extensive experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience in front-end technologies including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, and Webpack.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as caching solutions.
• At least 5 years of full-stack development experience in complex software systems.
• Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools and frameworks for other developers.
• Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Prior experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
• Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in internal platform evangelism.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area with 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and supporting an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years of experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 6 years of experience in software engineering or related area.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay with incentive awards for performance.
• 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, and multiple health plans.
• Flexible working hours and a transition to virtual work for most of the team.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including PTO, sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Additional benefits like short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees.