Staff Software Engineer

Job Title: Staff Software EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to enforce best coding practices and advocate for continuous improvement. The role involves developing tools and templates for process improvements and scaling the platform to handle 1,000 times the current load while maintaining 100% uptime over the next few years.

Responsibilities

• Enforce best coding practices and advocate for continuous improvement.
• Develop tools and templates for process improvements.
• Scale the platform to handle significantly increased loads while maintaining uptime.
• Implement and demonstrate proficiency in microservices, API, and front-end development.
• Utilize languages such as JavaScript or Golang, with experience in multi-thread concurrent language coding.

Essential Skills

• Over 10 years of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience, with at least 3 years at the staff engineer level or higher.
• Mastery of SDLC, SOLID principles, TDD/BDD, and clean code/architecture.
• 5-8+ years of experience with modern technologies like GoLang, GraphQL, gRPC, JavaScript, microservices, and NoSQL.
• 5-8+ years of applying cloud development patterns and best practices.
• 7+ years proficiency in cloud-based architecture and automated release pipelines.
• 5-8+ years of API-first approach expertise with loosely coupled systems and domain-driven design.
• At least 5 years of experience as a full stack developer, with a stronger focus on front-end development.
• Experience in managing and planning technical debt.
• Strong focus on quality code and various testing approaches.
• Expertise in microservices and API development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Golang is nice to have but Java is required.
• JavaScript is nice to have or must have Golang.

Work Environment

The position requires being in the office 4 days a week with 1 day working from home (WFH). The WFH day is flexible and can be chosen based on office presence and project load. Currently, there is no flexibility beyond this arrangement. The work environment is innovative and collaborative, providing an opportunity for career growth and impactful work. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.