Staff/Senior Software Engineer (Python/PHP)

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer capable of leading modernization efforts and breaking down monolithic architectures into container-based services on GCP, with strong Python experience. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering managers and customer stakeholders to ensure project success from initial definition through final delivery., * Bring extensive Python and PHP experience to drive and lead development efforts.

• Lead application and platform modernization across internal network-automation services, breaking monoliths into container-based services on GCP.
• Drive language and library upgrades (Python 3.11+, PHP 8.4.x, OpenSSL), own design and reviews, and mentor junior developers.
• Build and extend metrics paths as the platform moves from a legacy metrics system to Chronosphere, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Partner on the migration from Splunk to Splunk Cloud or alternative solutions.
• Collaborate with product engineers on OS and package shifts (RHEL7 to EL8/9, proprietary packaging to RPM) and cloud migrations, owning feature delivery in support of the broader digital transformation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to define requirements and drive technical solutions.
• Drive the adoption of best practices for software development, including testing, code reviews, and continuous integration and delivery.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the distributed system, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

Do you have experience in User acceptance testing?, We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff/Senior Software Engineer to support a critical customer engagement focused on application and platform modernization., We screen against the requirements below exactly as written - your resume should make these easy to find:

• 10+ years of backend software development.
• Recent, hands-on Python (3.11+) AND PHP (8.x) - this role genuinely uses both; applications showing only one language will not pass screening.
• A real example of deconstructing a monolith into container-based services, ideally on Google Cloud.
• OpenSSL / secure communication implementation experience.
• Testing discipline: unit, integration, and acceptance tests on production systems.

Shortly after you apply you will receive a short role-specific questionnaire - completing it promptly is the fastest way to move into screening.

Required Credentials:

• A degree in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in software development, focused on backend development, specifically with Python experience., * 8+ years of strong expertise developing applications using Python (3.11+) and PHP (8.4.x).
• Extensive Python experience, with the ability to understand an existing complex codebase and lead development efforts.
• Extensive experience deconstructing monolithic architectures into container-based services to enhance scalability and maintainability.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud.
• Technical proficiency with OpenSSL and implementing secure communication protocols across distributed platforms.
• Exposure to metrics and monitoring tools such as Chronosphere, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Familiarity with logging solutions, specifically transitioning from Splunk to Splunk Cloud.
• Exposure to OS/package management, including RHEL7 to EL8/9 shifts and migrations from proprietary package management to RPM.
• Strong proficiency writing unit, integration, and acceptance tests.

Useful Qualifications:

• Previous experience with internal network-automation services and platforms.
• Experience mentoring mid-level engineers to reduce single points of failure (SPOFs).
• Experience partnering with Principal Engineers on large-scale cloud migrations.