Staff Software Engineer

About the Role

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to designing and evolving scalable, distributed systems. You will shape the architectural direction of critical backend platforms, driving forward our technical vision while deeply embedding [Employer hidden]'s cultural values: Humble, Smart, and Driven. This role will directly impact how our patients interact with [Employer hidden]’s digital health services, ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable experiences across markets.

What the job involves

• Design and evolve large-scale distributed systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures)
• Own architecture decisions for core backend Java/Kotlin services
• Proactively address concerns around scalability, security, performance, and reliability
• Establish and advocate for engineering best practices, including clean code, design patterns, and automated testing
• Lead technical design reviews and mentor developers to elevate engineering quality
• Collaborate in cross-functional squads to drive feature delivery aligned with product OKRs
• Contribute to platform-wide improvements that improve developer experience and system maintainability

Who you are

• Deep expertise in Java or Kotlin with strong backend development experience
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proven ability to make and communicate architectural decisions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Several years in software development, demonstrated experience in a senior/staff role with architectural responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience with Spring Boot or reactive frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud-native platforms
• Exposure to event streaming platforms
• Security and performance tuning in high-scale environments