Sr. Software Engineer (Operational Systems Team)

The Ladders
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 179K

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Code Review
PostgreSQL
Node.js
Software Engineering
TypeScript
Data Logging
Backend
Information Technology
Operational Systems

Job description

  • Develop scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
  • Design extensible architectures focusing on performance and security
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of complex features, from design to implementation
  • Ensure high service availability and observability with robust logging and alerting
  • Uphold strong engineering standards through code reviews and mentorship
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives
  • Lead technical design reviews and initiatives for system resilience

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8-12 years of software engineering experience with expertise in backend systems (Node.js, PostgreSQL)
  • Proven track record of architecting and delivering scalable production systems
  • Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical reviews
  • Strong systems thinking to evaluate tradeoffs in performance and maintainability
  • Experience designing for observability and operational excellence
  • High comfort level operating in ambiguity and influencing stakeholders

Benefits & conditions

  • Eligible for a 15% target annual bonus
  • Total Target Compensation includes stock options, paid benefits, and employee perks
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development through mentorship
  • Supportive team culture emphasizing collaboration and innovation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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