Sr. Software Engineer II

Taco Bell is a global brand with a rich history, known for its innovative approach in the quick service restaurant industry. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to design and evolve their menu middleware platform, focusing on scalable solutions using AWS serverless technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of AWS serverless systems (Lambda, EventBridge, Step Functions, API Gateway)
• Own technical solutions end‑to‑end, from design trade‑offs and API contracts to production readiness
• Mentor engineers in serverless architecture, engineering best practices, and modern cloud development
• Partner with product managers to scope work, estimate delivery, and align technical solutions to business goals
• Drive platform quality through code reviews, testing standards, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure as code
• Collaborate across Taco Bell, Yum! Brands, and vendor teams to deliver integrated menu solutions

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience building scalable backend services in production environments
• Strong experience with AWS serverless (Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
• Proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript); experience with additional languages such as Python or .NET
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs (OpenAPI); familiarity with GraphQL is a plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and infrastructure as code (CDK, SAM, or similar)
• Strong communication skills and experience working with cross‑functional partners
• AWS certification (Associate or Professional)
• Experience with microservice and event‑driven architectures
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and DevOps tooling
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity