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
$ 179KJob 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.