Senior Staff Developer

Benevity

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of scalable development experience, including 2+ years in leading technology transformations.
  • Expertise in software architecture and domain-driven design, focusing on API-first, loosely coupled systems.
  • Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and Python (FastAPI) for building efficient products.
  • Extensive experience with cloud-native infrastructures in AWS and GCP, utilizing CI/CD tools.
  • Deep knowledge of DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design full stack solutions for technology initiatives across multiple teams and domains.
  • Ensure security best practices across the technology stack with cloud-native design.
  • Maintain technical documentation on architecture and implementation processes.
  • Promote industry standard tools to increase performance and reduce time to market.
  • Implement Proof of Concepts to drive technical and product improvements.
  • Mentor senior and staff developers, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work approach to support personal well-being and strong team relationships.
  • Opportunity to connect in person for onboarding, project collaboration, and team bonding events.
Full Job Description
Benevity is seeking a talented Senior Staff Developer, who has an extensive record of hands-on Full Stack Development and Architecture experience. This role, reporting to the Director of Engineering, plays a crucial part in shaping and executing on the technical strategy across different teams and layers of the technology organization.

What you'll do:
  • Full stack solution design expert for technology initiatives using public cloud platforms spanning multiple teams and domains within the organization.
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following domains:
    • Data processing & lifecycle management
    • Multi-region data distribution and compliance management
    • Data quality, observability, audit
    • Content & digital asset management
    • Personalized search solution and indexing strategy
    • Domain driven design patterns
  • Ensure security best practice across the technology stack using cloud native solution design.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation related to architecture, decisions record, and implementation processes.
  • Drive higher performance, agility and time to market by promoting the adoption of industry standard tools and processes across teams.
  • Ideate and implement Proof of Concepts for technical and product advancement.
  • Work with Principal Architects to lead the technical direction of our organizational strategy through implementing robust, extendable, and reusable architecture patterns.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to senior and staff developers, encouraging continuous learning and professional development through practical, hands-on examples and constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Collaborate with product managers, staff developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.


What you'll bring:
  • 8+ years of scalable development experience including 2+ years leading technology transformations and modernization initiatives
  • Expertise in software architecture and domain-driven design with an API-first approach to loosely coupled, event-driven systems
  • Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and Python (FastAPI) with a focus on building performant and cost-effective products
  • Extensive experience with cloud-native infrastructure in AWS and GCP utilizing CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins
  • Skilled in enterprise data engineering and integration patterns to manage datasets across relational, document, and warehouse engines
  • Deep knowledge of DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated test frameworks to ensure secure and reliable delivery
  • Commitment to AI-driven development practices that prioritize ethical standards and secured software delivery
  • Strategic mindset for improving team velocity and impact by proactively identifying and eliminating technical debt
  • Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and solve abstract problems with a collaborative and inclusive growth mindset
  • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex user needs into actionable technical roadmaps
  • Dedication to continuous improvement of code and processes while fostering an environment of shared team development
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience gained through diverse or non-traditional paths
Where We Work

At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there's no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it's for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.

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