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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Applications Engineer - **Company:** Bright Vision Technologies - **Location:** Apex, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Backend, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usa1afbf1727b17f8319d8e5d9d913efee ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant experience leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering initiatives. * Proven success designing and delivering complex distributed systems, cloud-native applications, or large-scale enterprise platforms. * Deep expertise in one or more areas including distributed systems, cloud platforms, microservices architecture, or large-scale data systems. * Strong programming skills in at least one modern backend language such as Java, C#, Go, Python, or C++. * Extensive experience with system architecture, software design patterns, scalability, reliability, and performance optimization. * Demonstrated experience mentoring senior engineers and providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams. * Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, observability, monitoring, and operational excellence. * Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills., * Experience leading enterprise-scale platform modernization or digital transformation initiatives. * Public technical contributions such as conference presentations, open-source projects, technical blogs, or published papers. * Hands-on experience operating and supporting high-scale production systems. * Experience influencing engineering organizations, technology strategy, and software architecture across multiple teams. * Familiarity with FinOps, cloud cost optimization, and cost-aware engineering practices. * Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and modern cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Applications Engineer with 10+ years of professional software engineering experience to provide deep technical leadership across multiple engineering teams and drive the design and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining technical strategy, shaping architecture, establishing engineering best practices, and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions that support long-term business objectives., * Lead the architecture, design, and execution of large-scale, cross-team engineering initiatives from concept through production. * Define architectural standards, engineering principles, and reusable design patterns adopted across multiple product and platform teams. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior engineers, influencing engineering excellence across the organization. * Lead architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering decision-making for mission-critical systems. * Translate long-term technology strategy into executable engineering roadmaps and technical initiatives. * Drive improvements in scalability, reliability, performance, security, and maintainability of critical applications and platforms. * Lead incident response for high-impact production issues and establish processes for continuous operational improvement. * Collaborate closely with engineering leadership, product management, architects, and executive stakeholders to align technical strategy with business priorities. * Establish and maintain engineering best practices for software development, testing, documentation, CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence. * Conduct code reviews and contribute hands-on development to high-impact components where technical leadership is most valuable. * Raise the engineering hiring bar by participating in technical interviews, mentoring interviewers, and improving hiring processes. * Represent engineering in cross-functional planning, prioritization, and roadmap discussions, helping stakeholders make informed technical decisions. * Author and review architecture documents, technical RFCs, design specifications, and architecture decision records (ADRs) to create lasting technical documentation. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Super scaling for the Super Bowl: How to survive 30 million users hitting your backend in 30 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100356-super-scaling-for-the-super-bowl-how-to-survive-30-million-users-hitting-your-backend-in-30-minutes) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)