• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution approaches

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers (including SE I)

• Design components and services within established architecture, making independent technical decisions within defined patterns

Key Performance Indicators 

Success in this role will be measured through: 

• Ownership and delivery of features and services 

• Code quality, scalability, and performance of delivered solutions 

• Reduction in defects and production incidents 

• Contribution to team productivity and engineering practices 

• Effectiveness in cross-functional collaboration and delivery 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: 

Technical Knowledge 

• Strong understanding of backend systems and service-based architecture 

• Working knowledge of cloud environments and distributed systems 

• Understanding of system design principles and data modeling 

Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in Java and backend development frameworks 

• Ability to:

• Design and build RESTful APIs

• Optimize system performance and scalability

• Implement testing strategies and debugging techniques

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and production systems

Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities

• Solves moderately complex technical problems independently

• Navigates ambiguity within defined domains

• Diagnoses root causes and implements effective solutions

Collaboration & Influence

• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA)

• Contributes to team-level improvements and engineering practices

• Provides guidance and support to junior engineers

Execution & Ownership

• Demonstrates accountability for end-to-end delivery outcomes

• Balances speed, quality, and reliability in execution

Education, Certification and Experience 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2-5+ years of professional software engineering experience

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.