Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Job Description Summary This position is responsible for designing highly complex modules, critical components or a whole application/product in its entirety. Has the vision to integrate it across multiple systems. This position works independently and is seen as a technical leader. The position is responsible for driving the design and development efforts related to architecture, scalability, availability and performance in alignment with the product/application roadmap. Job Description Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for providing technical leadership and defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development methods and infrastructure. Provide guidance to developers with either planning and execution and/or design architecture using agile methodologies such as SCRUM. Work with Product Line Leaders (PLLs) to understand product requirements & vision. Drive increased efficiency across the teams, eliminating duplication, leveraging product and technology reuse. Capture system level requirements by brainstorming with CTO, Sr. Architects, Data Scientists, Businesses & Product Managers. Lead impact assessment and decision related to technology choices, design /architectural considerations and implementation strategy. Act as subject matter expert in processes and methodologies with ability to adapt and improvise in various situations. Demonstrate expertise in navigating through ambiguity and prioritizing conflicting asks. Expert level skills in design, architecture and development, with an ability to take a deep dive in the implementation aspects if the situation demands. Lead the architecture and design efforts across the product / multiple product versions and is an expert in architecting solutions off the base product. Expert in core data structures as well as algorithms and has the ability to implement them using language of choice when necessary – as a value offering. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Major (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 8 Years of software engineering experience Expertise in SmartSignal Analytics processing engine and configuration Demonstrated understanding of APM SmartSignal product, its modules and the interrelationship between them while being an expert in the SmartSignal components and module. Demonstrated understanding of SmartSignal Classic (On-premise) product, its modules and the interrelationship between them while being an expert in the SmartSignal components and module Desired Characteristics Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Design Patterns and C# .NET and Java coding principles Facilitates and coaches software engineering team sessions on requirements estimation and alternative approaches to team sizing and estimation. Leads a community of practice around estimation to share best practices among teams. Hands-on experience in web services (REST, SOAP, WSDL etc.), using Apache Commons Suite & Maven, SQL Server Database, PostgreSQL, etc. Knowledgeable about developments in UX in various contexts, businesses, and industries. Quantifies effectiveness of design choices by gathering data. Drives accountability and adoption. Publishes guidance and documentation to promote adoption of design. Proposes design solutions based on research and synthesis; creates general design principles that capture the vision and critical concerns for a program. Demonstrates mastery of the intricacies of interactions and dynamics in Agile teams. Demonstrates advanced understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles (e.g., Black belt certified). Guides new teams to adopt Agile, troubleshoots adoption efforts, and guide continuous improvement. Provides training on Lean / Agile. Drives elimination of inefficiencies in coding process. Teaches XP practices to others. Actively embraces new methods and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness. Business Acumen: Evaluates technology to drive features and roadmaps. Maps technology trends to internal vision. Differentiates buzzwords from value proposition. Embraces technology trends that drive excellence beyond traditional practices (e.g., Test automation in lieu of traditional QA practices). Balances value propositions for competing stakeholders. Recommends a well-researched recommendation of buy vs. build solution. Conveys the value proposition for the company by assessing financial risks and gains of decisions and return on investment (ROI). Manages the process of building and maintaining a successful alliance. Understands and successfully applies common analytical techniques, including ROI, SWOT, and Gap analyses. Able to clearly articulate the business drivers relevant to a given initiative. Leadership: Influences through others; builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas. Pre-emptively sees downstream consequences and effectively tailors i