Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience
ZipFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience, with over 8 years in software engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role. Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks, experience with scalable architectures, mission-critical systems, QA Automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Python, and CI/CD practices are essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are also required.
The Lead Software Engineer will lead the engineering team by setting technical direction, driving best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence. They will lead and drive large projects within the Developer Experience domain, mentor and coach team members, and define/implement technical solutions for developer experience, ensuring ease of use, scalability, and reliability. Responsibilities include overseeing development processes, solving complex engineering challenges related to QA automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver a cohesive roadmap for Developer Experience. The role also involves enhancing system performance through iterative improvements and ensuring robust testing frameworks.
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