Staff Software Engineer Backend
Job Summary
As a staff level software engineer at Maven Clinic, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision and roadmap for our Platform and Product Teams. You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing opportunities in our product and platform systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and features that meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of scalable backend systems
- Drive technical vision and architecture roadmaps
- Collaborate with and mentor cross-functional engineering teams
- Implement cloud-based, high-performance solutions
Required Skills
- 8+ years of backend development experience
- Expertise in microservices and distributed systems
- Proficiency in Java, Python, or Go
- Strong cloud platform experience (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Job Details
### Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams.
- Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems.
- Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
- Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards.
- Mentor and guide mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes.
### Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems.
- Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration.
- Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.).
- Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and nosql databases.
- Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
### Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance.
- Access to the Maven platform and specialists (mental health, reproductive health, etc.).
- Hybrid work model with in-office meals.
- 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend.
- Annual professional development stipend and career coaching.
- 401K matching for US-based employees with immediate vesting.