Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Core Platform

Location: [Remote]
Experience: 11 - 12+ years
Employment Type: [C2H]

Key Responsibilities:

Backend & API Development:

• Architect and develop high-performance, scalable backend services using Ruby on Rails or Python and Node.js.
• Lead the design and implementation of event-driven and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, SNS, and SQS.
• Develop and integrate secure APIs with third-party services such as GraphQL, RESTful API, OpenAI API, and PagerDuty.
• Optimize DynamoDB and cloud data storage solutions for scalability and cost efficiency.

Frontend & UI Development:

• Develop modern, scalable front-end applications using React and Retool.
• Ensure UI/UX best practices for web applications catering to multiple teams.
• Guide engineers on performance optimization techniques for front-end applications.

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Design and manage Kubernetes-based deployments and Kube Cron Jobs for automated task execution.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Buildkite, Jenkins, and CircleCI to enable continuous integration and deployment.
• Ensure high availability and security of platform components across AWS CloudFront and infrastructure.
• Optimize cloud costs and performance through monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Datadog, PagerDuty).

Monitoring, Security & Best Practices:

• Establish observability and monitoring best practices to maintain platform reliability.
• Implement security best practices across authentication, authorization, and data handling.
• Conduct code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical mentorship for junior engineers.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work cross-functionally with multiple engineering squads to enhance core platform services.
• Act as a technical advisor, ensuring alignment with best practices in software development and cloud engineering.
• Lead discussions on platform evolution, technology selection, and innovation strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 11 to 12+ years of experience in full-stack software development with expertise in Ruby on Rails and React.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, and CloudFront.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and Kube Cron Jobs.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Buildkite, Jenkins, and CircleCI.
• Proficiency in monitoring and incident management tools like Datadog and PagerDuty.
• Experience integrating with external APIs such as GraphQL, RESTful API, Salesforce API, OpenAI API, and third-party systems.
• Deep understanding of scalable system design, event-driven architectures, and cloud security.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.