Senior Software Engineer

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer responsible for leading technical execution within Product Engineering teams. This role requires implementation of product capabilities with a strong focus on API-driven services and event-driven architecture. Collaborating closely with Product Management and Product Engineering to deliver customer and product-centric capabilities while leveraging lean development practices. You’ll bring a proactive attitude about risk, working to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Staff Engineers cultivate a healthy and respectful environment with a passion for driving innovation and excellence.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of services, APIs, and integrations, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Ensure code quality and implement strategies to safely and reliably make changes to production systems frequently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior and intermediate engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, technical guidance, and feedback.
• Partner with Engineering Managers to evaluate team performance, provide input for annual reviews, and participate in hiring initiatives.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team.
• Collaborate with other Staff and Sr. Staff Engineers to create a community of practice and an overall organizational technical strategy for business success.
• Influence and publish within the organization and industry to effect positive change in business value and tech strategy within RB Global, along with advancing the craft of software development worldwide.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development with hands-on experience in backend development with Java.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Expertise in Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) for collaboration with full stack teams.
• Experience with modern Lean Software development, pair programming, TDD, and Trunk Based Development.
• Good awareness of CI and CD approaches and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• A deep customer and product focus, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation in software engineering with zero friction in your value stream.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
• This is your opportunity to work with an engineering-driven organization innovating and delivering on a scale well beyond other players in our industry.
• We value innovation, consistent delivery, quality deliverables, and finding joy in our work while crushing our competition.