Senior Staff Software Engineer

Senior Staff Software Engineer OpportunityAs a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will utilize your advanced professional expertise and experience to enhance and maintain the software products developed by Summit Wealth Systems. You will operate as an AI-native engineer, having fully integrated AI tools and workflows into how you think, build, and ship — treating AI as a core force multiplier rather than an optional add-on. As we continue to evolve and live our Orion values, we are looking for someone to grow with us.For External Candidates: Candidates must work in-office at one of the following locations for at least 3 days per week: Omaha, NE; Lehi, UT.In This Role, You'll Get To:Champion a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team, modeling curiosity and adaptability in the face of new challenges and technologiesDevelop and maintain high impact product featuresCreate and design solutions for new features, subsystems, modules, systems or platforms that may be specific or cross-cutting in natureGuide fellow team members in the code review processGuide and provide clarity for fellow team members in delivering quality solutionsEnsure application quality by testing integrated features as well as writing test automation where appropriateEnsure application safety by following secure coding best practicesTroubleshoot, diagnose, and fix product defectsMaintains a deep and intrinsic understanding of business use cases and objectivesActively maintain a self-paced learning regimen to feed professional curiosity, with particular attention to the rapidly evolving AI tooling and capabilities landscapeLeverage AI tools and workflows throughout the development process — from ideation and architecture exploration to coding, debugging, testing, and code review — to accelerate delivery and improve qualityEvaluate and introduce emerging AI-powered tools and practices to the team, helping establish shared standards for effective AI-assisted developmentUtilize source control to effectively manage delivery of workUnderstand and operate the full lifecycle of the software platform, from coding to delivery and observation in productionLearn and adhere to team and company processes, standards, and proceduresActively develop and maintain working relationships with team and department membersParticipate in the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Maintain and nurture an opportunistic mindset — proactively identifying ways to improve processes, tools, and outcomes rather than waiting for directionMove fast while maintaining the company's integrity and position in the marketplaceLeads from the front lines in helping team to keep consistently deliveringWe're Looking For Talent Who:Has deep knowledge of modern JavaScript or TypeScript using NodeJSHas deep knowledge of the NodeJS ecosystem, including community idioms, popular packages, design patterns, documentation, internal workings and quirksUnderstands React and related front-end libraries to create rich user experiences, keeping an eye on the changing ecosystem for opportunities and challengesHas a working understanding of the web platform, and a strong understanding of the capabilities of web browsers and their role in relation to back-end softwareHas knowledge of token-based AuthZ systems like OpenID-Connect and OAuth2Has knowledge of the role of cryptography and certificates in modern application developmentHas knowledge of the workings of computer networking, the OSI model, and the domain name systemHas an understanding of how to use CSS to style the front-end, including upcoming features and their adoptionHas knowledge of troubleshooting and debugging in all applicable contexts (front-end, back-end, database, platform)Has an advanced knowledge of relational database technology (SQL), including transactional and analytical schema design, indexing, with a deep understanding of MySQL specifically. Comparative knowledge of other database technologiesHas understanding of common data lake and data processing technologiesHas expertise and the ability to quickly and deeply understand Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies such as: RDS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, SES, S3, API Gateway, CloudFront, EventBridgeHas knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and how to effectively develop and create themHas day to day mastery of git for source control, as well as history and release managementHas familiarity with SDLC processes and systems, with the ability to guide them and provide constructive feedbackHas intrapersonal skills necessary for working in a team environment, including the development of working relationships and professional networkingHas wide understanding of various application architecture patternsHas knowledge of a variety design patterns and development principles (like SOLID, DDD, CQRS)Has proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar) as an integrated part of daily coding workflows — not as a novelty, but as a natural extension of how work gets doneGuides fellow team members in effective adoption and use of AI tools, raising the overall productivity floor of the teamHas a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalentHas a minimum of 15 years of experienceOwns and manages relationships with stakeholders directly and works effectively with people at all levels in an organizationSalary Range: $140,935.00 - $226,905.00The pay listed in this posting indicates the estimated pay at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, Orion offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance, student loan repayment and more.At Orion, we achieve our best work when we support one another, staying personally accountable to each other and the clients we serve. We create a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and heard. Our commitment to create raving fans ensures we consistently exceed client expectations. Thinking differently is in our DNA—we innovate always, push boundaries, and reject the status quo to deliver transformative outcomes. Together, we support one another and see it through to success, driving our collective achievements and those of our clients.