Senior Platform Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Built and operated large scale, highly available, cloud based distributed systems.
• Specialist skill in a modern programming language such as Java, C, C++, C#, Go, or Python.
• Strong understanding of data models and distributed persistence technologies.
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Experience building and operating scalable infrastructure software or distributed systems.
• Experience using Web Services such as EC2, EBS, Lambda, Dynamo and S3 or equivalents.
• Proven track record to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Passion for technical leadership and mentoring.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent proven experience.
• 5+ years of experience building and operating large scale, highly available, cloud based distributed systems.
• Validated understanding of operating system fundamentals.
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Experience building and operating scalable infrastructure software or distributed systems.
• Experience using Web Services such as EC2, EBS, Lambda, Dynamo and S3 or equivalents.
• Proven track record to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Passion for technical leadership and mentoring.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short term disability and long term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.