Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend)

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About the Role

The Senior Software Engineer transforms high-level architecture into detailed technical solutions while building scalable, high-performing applications that enhance customer learning and engagement experiences. Operating across critical areas of the technology stack, this role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and releasing software solutions that deliver business value and exceptional customer outcomes. Working independently with minimal guidance, the Senior Software Engineer takes ownership of services, systems, and technical responsibilities, applying a full-stack, full-lifecycle approach to software delivery. This role also provides technical leadership, mentors team members, and contributes to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and technologies. How You Will Make an Impact Application Design & Development Design, develop, and release scalable applications and systems that improve customer learning and engagement experiences. Translate high-level architectural concepts into detailed technical designs that are clearly understood and implemented by development teams. Build robust, maintainable software solutions that support business objectives and customer needs. Technical Leadership Serve as a technical leader within the engineering team, providing guidance on design decisions, architecture, and development best practices. Mentor and coach junior engineers, helping to elevate technical capabilities across the team. Drive technical excellence through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. System Ownership & Delivery Take ownership of services and systems throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Partner with cross-functional teams to design, build, deploy, monitor, and support solutions in production environments. Evaluate, recommend, and implement technologies that improve scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Code Quality & Engineering Excellence Establish and maintain code repository structures, branching strategies, and development standards. Conduct thorough code reviews and champion clean, maintainable, and high-quality code. Promote engineering best practices including test-driven development, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Product, Data Engineering, Data Science, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and other specialized teams. Contribute effectively within multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver business and customer value. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new tools, technologies, and engineering approaches. Lead technical initiatives that improve platform performance, scalability, and customer experience. Contribute to strategic technology decisions that support long-term business objectives.

Desired Candidate Profile

What We Look For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 6+ years of professional software development experience. Proven experience serving as a technical lead or senior engineer within a software engineering team. Strong proficiency in C#/.NET development. Expert understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture, and system design. Experience building and consuming web APIs and microservices-based architectures. Experience working with cloud-based services and containerization technologies such as Docker. Strong knowledge of relational and/or non-relational database technologies. Experience with Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices. Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience with automated testing and test-driven development (TDD). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within multidisciplinary product and engineering organizations. Knowledge of modern cloud-native application architectures. Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing applications. Track record of successfully leading technical initiatives and driving engineering innovation. Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent