Staff Crafter

About Us :

We are a company where the HOW of building software is just as important as the WHAT. We partner with large organizations to modernize legacy codebases and collaborate with startups to launch MVPs, scale, or act as extensions of their teams.

Guided by Software Craftsmanship values and eXtreme Programming Practices, we deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions tailored to our clients' needs.

We thrive to :

- Bring our clients' dreams to life by being their trusted engineering partners, crafting innovative software solutions.

- Challenge offshore development stereotypes by delivering exceptional quality, and proving the value of craftsmanship.

- Empower clients to deliver value quickly and frequently to their end users.

- Ensure long-term success for our clients by building reliable, sustainable, and impactful solutions.

- Raise the bar of software craft by setting a new standard for the Description : This is a remote Level :

This role is ideal for engineers with total 8+ years of experience in which around 6+ years of hands-on software development experience and 2+ years of leadership experience, with a proven track record of shipping complex projects successfully.

It aligns with the expectations of a Staff Crafter- an experienced individual contributor and leader who thrives in large, complex projects with widespread Overview :

As a Staff Engineer (Staff Crafter), youll ensure that projects dont just get built - they get shipped. Youll be the driving force behind architecture design, technical decision-making, project delivery, and stakeholder communication.

A Staff Crafter is a multiplier for any team :

- Able to independently own ill-defined, highly ambiguous projects.

- Thinks holistically across Product, Design, Platform, and Operations to deliver highly impactful solutions.

- Shapes roadmaps to tackle complex problems incrementally.

- Raises the quality, correctness, and suitability of their teams work, with visible impact across their business domain and beyond.

- Strong mentor, role model, and coach for other engineers.

If you take pride in shipping high-quality software, mentoring teams, and creating an environment where engineers can thrive, wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do :

- Lead projects end-to-end, from architecture to deployment, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.

- Collaborate with Engineering and Product Managers to plan, scope, and break work into manageable tasks.

- Always know if the project can ship, with clear trade-offs when needed.

- Drive technical decisions with a shipping-first mindset and active participation in key meetings.

- Maintain deep knowledge of your services, identifying risks and creating mitigation strategies.

- Review code for quality and best practices, mentoring engineers to improve their craft.

- Communicate clearly with stakeholders, set realistic expectations, and build trust.

- Support and guide engineers, helping unblock issues and foster collaboration.

- Anticipate challenges, prepare fallback plans, and facilitate problem-solving.

- Keep documentation accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.

As a Staff Crafter, you will also :

- Lead highly ambiguous projects of critical business impact, balancing engineering, operational, and client priorities.

- Link technical contributions directly to business impact, helping the team and stakeholders align.

- Contribute meaningfully to team goals, with visibility into business objectives over multiple quarters.

- Ensure safe rollout of new features through incremental releases, monitoring, and metrics.

- Anticipate and mitigate risks across connected systems, ensuring minimal operational impact.

- Proactively improve system quality and longevity while leveling up those around you.

- Shape roadmaps, vision, and practices of the engineering discipline, influencing both your team and the wider :

Core Programming & Frameworks :

Python (Backend) :

- Advanced programming proficiency in Python.

- Experience in building scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.

- Familiarity with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

React (Frontend) :

- Strong expertise in React.js for building performant, modular, and maintainable UIs.

- Knowledge of modern React patterns (hooks, context, state management, etc.).

- Familiarity with frontend build tools and frameworks (Webpack, Vite, Next.js).

Architecture & System Design :

- Expertise in system design (distributed systems, service-oriented architecture, event-driven systems).

- Ability to define and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable architecture.

- Experience with service ownership: designing, building, deploying, and maintaining production systems.

- Strong skills in technical documentation (design docs, architecture Were Looking For :

- 6+ years of software development experience with strong architectural design skills.

- 2+ years in a technical leadership role, managing pods or cross-functional teams.

- Proficiency in system design, service ownership, and technical documentation.

- Strong experience with code reviews and quality assurance practices.

- Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Track record of delivering complex projects on time.

As a Staff Crafter, you will also bring :

- Ability to own large, complex projects with widespread impact.

- Demonstrated influence beyond the immediate team, shaping outcomes across a business domain.

- Strengths in stakeholder management and navigating complex scenarios.

- Skills in deliberate discovery to uncover unknowns and design solutions that succeed in real-world :

What We Offer :

- Dedicated Learning & Development Budget : Fuel your growth with a budget dedicated solely to learning.

- Conference Talks Sponsorship : Amplify your voice If youre speaking at a conference, well fully sponsor and support your talk.

- Cutting-Edge Projects : Work on exciting projects with the latest AI technologies

- Employee-Friendly Leave Policy : Recharge with ample leave options designed for a healthy work-life balance.

- Comprehensive Medical & Term Insurance : Full coverage for you and your familys peace of mind.

- And More : Extra perks to support your well-being and professional growth.

Work Environment :

- Remote-First Culture : At Incubyte, we thrive on a culture of structured flexibility - while you have control over where and how you work, everyone commits to a consistent rhythm that supports their team during core working hours for smooth collaboration and timely project delivery.

- By striking the perfect balance between freedom and responsibility, we enable ourselves to deliver high-quality standards our customers recognize us by.

- With asynchronous tools and push for active participation, we foster a vibrant, hands-on environment where each team members engagement and contributions drive impactful results.

- Work-In-Person : Twice a year, we come together for two-week sprints to collaborate in person, foster stronger team bonds, and align on goals.

- Additionally, we host an annual retreat to recharge and connect as a team.

- All travel expenses are covered.

- Proactive Collaboration : Collaboration is central to our work.

- Through daily pair programming sessions, we focus on mentorship, continuous learning, and shared problem-solving.

- This hands-on approach keeps us innovative and aligned as a team.

- Incubyte is an equal opportunity employer.

- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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