Staff Software Engineer

Overview

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team. As a technical leader, you will play a key role in architecting, developing, and optimizing scalable backend systems while mentoring junior engineers and driving technical excellence.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Maintain Scalable Backend Systems – Design and implement high-performance backend services using Golang, Java, or Python.
• Drive Architectural Decisions – Ensure system scalability, security, and reliability through strategic design choices.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work with product, design, and engineering teams to develop technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Mentor & Lead Engineering Teams – Guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Optimize Performance & Infrastructure – Leverage cloud technologies to enhance application efficiency and system performance.
• Implement Engineering Best Practices – Maintain code quality, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps automation to ensure smooth deployments.

• 8+ years of backend development experience with Golang, Java, or Python.
• Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL), cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and microservices architecture.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a track record of guiding engineering teams.