Staff Software Engineer

Role Overview

• As a Staff Engineer, you'll define technical strategy, lead technology adoption, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success.
• You'll review code, solve complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Your role includes driving innovation, maintaining documentation, optimizing performance, and implementing continuous improvements, making a significant impact on our engineering excellence and success.
• Join us to lead, innovate, and shape our technology's future!
• Define and communicate the technical vision and strategy for projects.
• Lead the adoption and integration of new technologies and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Conduct technical workshops and training sessions to upskill the team.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Review code for quality, performance, security, and adherence to standards.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and bottlenecks using advanced techniques.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify and address underlying issues.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Communicate technical updates and progress to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and develop prototypes and proof-of-concept projects.
• Implement continuous process improvements and best practices.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture and design decisions.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, implementing tuning and scaling strategies.

Requirements

• 12+ years with Microsoft technologies: C# (.NET Core, .NET Framework), Python, TypeScript & NestJS, Node.js
• Experience working in Apache Kafka
• 8+ years with one of the modern UI frameworks: React.js, Angular
• 5+ years with cloud platforms (AWS & Azure).
• At least 4+ years’ experience in designing and architecting systems and exposure to different patterns and solutions.
• At least 4+ years’ experience with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, YAML, PowerShell
• Understanding of testing strategies: Unit Testing, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Relational (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, DocumentDB, OpenSearch/ElasticSearch) databases
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Knowledge on DataBricks & Python is an added advantage.
• Certification on AWS/Azure developer and architect certification is a plus.

Tech Stack

• Angular
• Apache
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Docker
• DynamoDB
• ElasticSearch
• JavaScript
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• MS SQL Server
• Node.js
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• Python
• React
• SQL
• TypeScript
• .NET

Benefits

• FAI is committed to create an environment that respects, supports and inspires all individuals.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and age.
• At FAI, we celebrate diversity and believe that an inclusive workforce benefits employees, the organization and our community.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• For more information about our company and dedication to putting People First, check out https://firstam.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/faicareers.