Staff Engineer, Software Engineering

Republic Services

Staff Engineer providing technical leadership and direction for digital development platforms. Responsible for designing and maintaining complex enterprise scale platforms while leading a technical team.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $132,600 - $182,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development best practices, including object-oriented programming, web and mobile technologies, and cloud architectures. Proficient in leading technical design, code reviews, and system administration while providing Tier 2 and 3 support.

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Software Development Best PracticesObject-Oriented ProgrammingAgile MethodologiesCloud ArchitecturesECommerce Application Development

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Hard Skills

Web DevelopmentNative JavaScriptFront End TechnologiesRESTful Web ServicesCode ReviewsUnit TestingPerformance OptimizationContent Management SystemsSoftware DebuggingSystem Administration

Soft Skills

Technical DirectionTeam CollaborationPerformance Review InputProblem ResolutionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Amazon AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudGITJenkinsSolarwindsVROPSSPLUNKGulpWebpack

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Digital DevelopmentECommerceAgileDevOpsWeb Performance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureBootstrapCloudDrupalJavaScriptJenkinsNode.jsSplunkWebpack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides technical direction related to project deliverables for both onshore and offshore development team members.
Reviews business requirements and technical analysis documentation to develop system implementation approaches designed to meet business objectives.
Maintains and utilizes expert knowledge of, and provides system support for at least two or more complex technical operating environments.
Maintains code quality by leading code reviews and ensuring appropriate unit test coverage is in place.
Contributes to project deliverables by performing system administration and/or software development tasks as needed.
Provides input and feedback to team management for developers and analysts performance reviews and other hiring/promotion decisions.
Provides Tier 2 and 3 support and resolution of open IT issues escalated by IT Customer Support.
Reviews application performance metrics and consults with the development teams on enhancements opportunities.
Oversees the development, configuration, coding, testing, and debugging of complex new software for the Digital Development teams.
Leads the technical design and documentation of Republic Services’ Digital Platform.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; and/or 10 years of related experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development with a focus on web and mobile technologies.
Demonstrated mastery of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
Deep understanding of object-oriented programming methodologies.
In depth understanding of eCommerce application development and best practices around optimization and AB/MVT testing.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Knowledge of Cloud architectures, services, and DevOps practices within Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google, etc.
Advanced proficiency with the following technologies: Native JavaScript; Front end web technologies, including Angular, Node, Bootstrap/Material Design, CSS3 and HTML5; Web development tools and frameworks, including - CSS preprocessing, e.g. LESS/SAAS; Front end build tools, e.g. Gulp, Grunt, Webpack; JavaScript testing frameworks, e.g. Jasmine, Karma; Front end components, e.g. Bower; JavaScript compression and minification, e.g. Uglify; Developer/Build tools, including GIT and Jenkins; Code analysis tools such as PMD, Checkstyle, Findbugs and Sonar.
Experience consuming RESTful web services.
Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
Experience integrating with Content Management Systems such as Drupal.
Experience with enterprise monitoring tools, such as Solarwinds, vROPS, SPLUNK.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
Dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)