Staff Engineer-Full Stack

Job Description

Why Ryan

- Global Award-Winning Culture
- Flexible Work Environment
- Generous Paid Time Off
- World-Class Benefits and Compensation
- Rapid Growth Opportunities
- Company Sponsored Two-Way Transportation
- Exponential Career Growth

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to join our high-performing technology team. This is a deeply technical, hands-on role suited for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems, takes ownership of software architecture and coding decisions, and contributes meaningfully across the product lifecyclefrom design and integration to testing and CI/CD.

As a Staff Engineer, you will serve as a senior individual contributor, expected to independently architect and develop sophisticated software systems while guiding technical choices, mentoring peers, and championing engineering excellence.

About The Role

We are looking for a Staff Engineer Full Stack to join our high-performing technology team. This is a deeply technical, hands-on role suited for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems, takes ownership of software architecture and coding decisions, and contributes meaningfully across the product lifecyclefrom design and integration to testing and CI/CD.

As a Staff Engineer, you will serve as a senior individual contributor, expected to independently architect and develop sophisticated software systems while guiding technical choices, mentoring peers, and championing engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Engineering

- Analyze, architect, and implement robust full-stack application components using Python, Django, Vue.js, Bootstrap, MySQL, and AWS-native services.
- Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into performant software systems.
- Lead by example in writing clean, well-documented, and scalable code; contribute to and improve the overall codebase quality.

Software Design & Architecture

- Own the design of complex software components and interfaces; produce detailed design documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess functionality, interoperability, and scalability of evolving architecture.
- Adapt existing architecture to meet changes in requirements and modernize legacy patterns.

Application Integration & Middleware

- Identify integration opportunities across internal and external systems using APIs and middleware.
- Conduct feasibility analysis and implement secure, efficient, API-level integration across platforms.
- Troubleshoot and refine cross-platform interactions, ensuring data consistency and system integrity.

Emerging Technology & Innovation

- Stay ahead of technology trends; assess their relevance and viability to solve business challenges.
- Execute research and POCs to validate new tools and frameworks, influence tech stack decisions.

Cloud-Native Engineering

- Draft and implement cloud deployment specifications based on business use cases, security needs, and scalability targets.
- Drive infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and serverless/cloud-native practices aligned with AWS best practices.

CI/CD & Configuration Management

- Automate builds, tests, and deployments using Azure DevOps or equivalent CI/CD tools.
- Configure, test, and troubleshoot multi-platform deployments; contribute to pipeline optimization and release governance.
- Identify and automate repeatable tasks in the release cycle to increase reliability and velocity.

Product & User Journey Thinking

- Participate in cross-functional walkthroughs and requirement gathering for high-complexity features.
- Analyze user journey performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend architectural or code-level improvements.
- Bridge product design with engineering execution to ensure user-centric implementation.

Testing & Quality Engineering

- Design and implement manual and automated test cases across integration, system, and performance layers.
- Define test strategies, write reusable test scripts, and conduct root cause analysis for test failures.
- Continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and feedback loops within the development lifecycle.

Project Contribution & Collaboration

- Lead small to mid-sized technical initiatives and contribute actively to project planning, estimations, and reviews.
- Collaborate across teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and UI/UX to ensure successful delivery and technical alignment.
- Provide mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and peer learning.

Required Competencies

Technical Strength

- Deep full-stack development experience with Python, Django, Vue.js, Bootstrap, MySQL, Redshift and AWS.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, architecture principles, and secure coding practices.
- Experience building, integrating, and optimizing cloud-native and API-first applications.

Engineering Competencies

- Programming & Coding: Translate business requirements into modular, testable code; conduct in-depth code reviews.
- Software Design & Architecture: Build functional and scalable designs that align with broader system goals.
- Integration & Middleware: Execute system integration using APIs and middleware; ensure smooth interoperability.
- Testing & Automation: Define test criteria, implement automated and manual testing, and close quality gaps early.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Manage full software lifecycle through automated pipelines and release orchestration.
- Emerging Tech Research: Conduct hands-on research and assessment of new technologies for business relevance.
- User Journey & Product Fit: Optimize user journeys through architecture, design, and performance tuning.

Mindset & Collaboration

- Independent, analytical thinker who takes ownership of technical decisions and deliverables.
- Strong cross-functional communication and ability to work collaboratively across engineering and business functions.
- Comfortable in a high-ownership, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment.

What You Bring

- 9+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a strong focus on full-stack development
- Proven expertise in designing and delivering scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems in cloud-native environments
- Deep understanding of system architecture, API design, and modern CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems independently and drive technical excellence across teams
- Experience mentoring engineers, conducting design reviews, and setting high coding standards
- Passion for exploring emerging technologies and driving their practical application in business-critical systems

Why Join Us

You'll be part of a company where innovation meets real-world impact. We're building something meaningful, and we want your expertise to help shape the future of our platform. Expect a collaborative environment, intelligent peers, and the opportunity to make technical and business decisions that matter.