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# Senior Software Engineer - McKinsey ID

- **Company:** McKinsey & Company
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Kubernetes, Serverless Computing, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a023e8531e18012a

## About the Role

Expert-level proficiency in at least one programming language: Golang, Java, or NodeJS
Proven experience designing and implementing distributed systems in high-traffic environments
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment
Familiarity with AWS serverless technologies
Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and distributed systems concepts
Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in production environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with a global team

## Description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will take ownership of developing and maintaining the Client Identity Platform within a globally distributed, cross-functional engineering team.

You will design, build, and scale high-performance, cloud-native solutions that ensure the security, reliability, and satisfaction of our clients.

Working closely with full-stack engineers, SREs, DevOps specialists, data engineers, and QA professionals, you will optimize infrastructure, leverage Kubernetes and AWS serverless technologies, and contribute to testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of distributed systems that support increasing traffic and usage demands.


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