[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maven Clinic is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families, dedicated to improving healthcare access. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable systems, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams
- Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems
- Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
- Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards
- Mentor and guide and mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems
- Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration
- Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
- Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and nosql databases
- Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers
Benefits
- You may also be entitled to receive a bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics.
- Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
- Hybrid work, in office meals, and work together days
- 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+)
- Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
- 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting
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