Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

A Staff Software Engineer is primarily responsible for developing, maintaining, and orchestrating various Backend components, ensuring feature delivery aligns with technical standards and project timelines while prioritizing product stability.

In Short

• Develop software aligned with specifications & designs, ensuring code is well-tested, maintainable, and documented;
• Work autonomously with minimal oversight, delivering production-ready solutions that prioritize long-term maintainability and supportability;
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for your team's product, contributing to complex algorithmic tasks, feature designs, and broader technical standards;
• Create, communicate, and defend design decisions to your team and the broader engineering organization through demo sessions, chapter meetings, and architecture reviews;
• Take ownership of Jira epics or large tasks, driving them to completion and demonstrating work to ensure requirements are met;
• Manage builds, releases, and change log creation while adapting development efforts to align with the team's SDLC;
• Oversee engineering briefs, review architectural design documents, and maintain a customer-centric approach while supporting team members through regular check-ins and feedback;
• Mentor engineers through facilitating pull-request reviews for your team, paired programming sessions, and technical guidance on design & best practices;
• Be the team’s designated Tech-Lead, collaborating with Product to refine Jira tasks and oversee team’s work.

Requirements

• Mastery of Node/Typescript and back-end architecture patterns;
• Experience with event-driven micro-services architecture and GraphQL APIs;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex performance issues;
• Experience in mentoring and leading technical discussions;
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC processes;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programming.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance community engagement;
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment;
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities;
• Flexible work arrangements with remote options;
• Engagement in DEIB initiatives.