Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5-8 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining infrastructure. Your proficiency in Python allows you to create robust backend systems, and your experience with AWS Serverless technologies enables you to leverage cloud capabilities effectively. You understand the importance of collaboration and have worked with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable systems, including microservices and cloud-based architectures.

You are committed to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of backend systems. You have experience in monitoring and optimizing systems, and you are skilled in creating and maintaining database schemas and queries to support application features. Writing unit and integration tests is second nature to you, as you prioritize code quality and reliability in your work.

You continuously seek to improve software development processes by incorporating best practices and modern methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD. You are proactive in investigating and troubleshooting production issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. Your participation in architectural discussions demonstrates your ability to contribute to the development of technical solutions and best practices.

You stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development, always looking for ways to recommend improvements to the technology stack. Your educational background includes a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Desirable

Experience with cloud-native architectures and a strong understanding of microservices will set you apart. Familiarity with monitoring tools and practices will enhance your ability to ensure system reliability.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Kognitos, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and robust systems, ensuring that our backend systems are reliable and performant. Your expertise in Python and AWS Serverless technologies will be essential as you create and maintain database schemas and queries that support application features.

You will be responsible for writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Your commitment to continuous improvement will drive you to incorporate best practices and modern methodologies into our software development process. You will investigate and troubleshoot production issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operations.

Your participation in architectural discussions will allow you to contribute to the development of technical solutions and best practices. You will stay informed about the latest technologies and trends in software development, recommending improvements to our technology stack as needed. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our technology and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovation.

What we offer

At Kognitos, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a meaningful impact on our infrastructure. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of all our employees to grow and succeed.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a difference in the world.