Lead the technical design and development of new and existing finance-related features for the Dentrix Ascend platform
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code using Spring Boot, following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and clean architecture principles
Apply expert-level understanding of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, refactoring, and design patterns to ensure code quality and long-term maintainability
Contribute to and help shape the overall system architecture, focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and reliability under high usage
Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, designers, and fellow engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and integrity of the Dentrix Ascend platform using knowledge, passion, and curiosity
Mentor and model best practices for junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence
Partner with DevOps to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, promoting automation and deployment efficiency
Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and code reviews
Stay current with Java and related technologies, advocating for the adoption of modern tools and practices that enhance team performance and product quality

8+ years of experience building backend software with Java and Spring Boot
Prior experience as a team or tech lead is preferred
Experience creating and working with Microservices and modern architectural patterns
Experience with large language models (LLMs) or similar AI technologies for generating, interpreting, and improving codebases
Understanding of domain driven design
Expert level experience in unit testing, integration, and end-to-end testing
Understanding and defining cross-team interdependent roadmaps
Experience working in an agile environment with Scrum or Kanban
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated success in mentoring or providing technical leadership to other engineers
Passion for building great software and driving team success
Effectively estimate engineering work within 6–12-month timelines

Staff Software Engineer

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