Staff Software Engineer, Java / Kotlin

As a Staff Software Engineer at NinjaOne, you'll play a key role in enhancing our IT Operations product suite by designing and implementing scalable solutions and platform improvements. You'll contribute to new features and support existing functionality, all while ensuring our software meets the high expectations of our customers.

In this role, you’ll be part of a team of engineers and technology experts, delivering mission-critical services that help our customers manage, protect, and maintain millions of endpoints and servers. You will have the opportunity to design and develop high-availability software systems that support our global operations.

Location

We are flexible on remote working from home if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, ME, MD, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. We have physical offices in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL if you prefer a hybrid option.

About the Stack

NinjaOne is built on Java, Kotlin, C++, Golang, and Postgres, supporting millions of user endpoints and running as a scalable cloud service in AWS. Experience with large-scale datastore bottlenecks, asynchronous application design, and client-server architecture will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of large-scale software applications, ensuring high quality and adherence to our quality-first standards.
• Influence critical architectural decisions, ensuring that systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives. Balance technical debt, performance concerns, and scalability with business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical decisions and drive improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards across projects.
• Take ownership of technical initiatives, proactively address challenges, and drive improvements based on data reported by support teams.
• Advocate for and implement quality assurance practices, ensuring the delivery of robust, high-performance software.
• Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to support the team’s success.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Java software development, particularly for product applications.
• 5+ years of experience with highly scalable systems.
• 2+ years of experience with Kotlin is a plus.
• Expertise in API design and RESTful services, with experience using frameworks like Spring (Spring Boot) or Jersey.
• Proven experience in scaling systems and solving complex system design challenges.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) design principles and practices.
• Proficient in relational database design and development.
• Experience with caching systems, particularly Redis, is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of quality testing practices and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

About Us

NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT to deliver visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 40,000 customers. The NinjaOne automated endpoint management platform is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs for IT teams and managed service providers. NinjaOne is obsessed with customer success and provides free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support. NinjaOne is #1 on G2 in endpoint management, patch management, remote monitoring and management, and mobile device management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan to help you prepare for your financial future.
• Unlimited PTO to prioritize your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Life insurance coverage.

Pay

Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including location, market demands, experience, job-related knowledge, and skills. For roles based in California, Colorado, New Jersey, or Washington, the base salary hiring range for this position is $200,000 to $330,000 per year. For roles based in New York, the base salary hiring range for this position is $200,000 to $330,000 per year.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Due to operational policies, NinjaOne is unable to hire for this role within the city limits of Chicago. We will consider all qualified candidates who reside outside of the city proper or are willing to self-relocate.