Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software iteratively and incrementally
Take end-to-end ownership of systems—from architecture and hands-on coding to deployment, observability, and operational excellence
Lead technical design discussions, create architectural diagrams, conduct design reviews, and guide the team toward sound engineering decisions
Ensure solutions adhere to modern engineering standards including clean code principles, automation, testing, and cloud-native patterns
Drive continuous improvement efforts across engineering practices, tooling, code quality, and system reliability
Translate complex business needs into clear technical requirements and challenge assumptions when necessary

Requirements

10+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong track record of delivering production systems
7+ years of backend development experience in Java and Python
Deep understanding of SQL, data modeling, query optimization techniques, and effective caching strategies
Strong understanding of AWS concepts, cloud architecture patterns, and cloud-native engineering best practices
Hands-on experience with key AWS services such as API Gateway, S3, Lambda, SQS, and SNS (highly preferred)
Experience working with a variety of database technologies including DynamoDB, RDS, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL, and other NoSQL/relational systems
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with exposure to Docker, ECS, and EKS (preferred)
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog dashboards, or similar platforms (preferred)
Proven ability to create architectural documentation, lead collaborative whiteboarding sessions, and effectively communicate complex technical designs to diverse audiences
Demonstrated engineering leadership experience—driving technical direction, mentoring peers, and elevating team performance
Skilled in operating within Agile environments, emphasizing iterative development, collective ownership, and continuous improvement
Ability to navigate ambiguity, create clarity, and drive outcomes in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across teams and levels of the organization.

Benefits

Pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plans with a competitive company matching program
Generous paid time-off plans including vacation, personal/sick time, paid short-term and long-term disability leaves, paid parental leave, and paid company holidays
Multiple health care plans to choose from, including dental and vision options
Flexible Spending Plans for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, wellness platforms, employee assistance programs, and Health Advocate programs
Other great discounted benefits include identity theft protection, pet insurance, fitness center reimbursements, and many more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

JavaPythonSQLdata modelingquery optimizationAWScloud architectureCI/CDDockerEKS

Soft skills

engineering leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingnavigating ambiguityinfluencingcontinuous improvementiterative developmentteam performance