Ocrolus - Staff Software Engineer - Python/Golang

What you'll do :

At high level, you'll do 4 things :

Design, Architecture and Innovation :

- Lead the design and development of complex software systems and architectures.

- Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to create scalable and efficient software solutions.

- Ensure high levels of performance, reliability and security in the developed systems.

- Document software designs, architecture decisions, and implementation details.

- Continuously evaluate new technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to apply them to improve development processes and product quality.

Software Development :

- Write, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and robust code using Python/Golang.

- Review and provide feedback on code written by other engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

- Develop and manage APIs, integrations, and back-end systems.

- Ensure that software is rigorously tested, both in development and in production, to meet high-quality standards.

- Write and maintain technical documentation to ensure clear and effective knowledge sharing within the team.

- Troubleshoot complex software issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.

Leadership and Culture :

- Mentor and guide junior engineers in their technical and professional development.

- Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes in the engineering team.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team.

- Identify and resolve technical challenges and provide solutions to issues raised by the team.

- Should have apetite for managing a small group of engineers.

Collaboration :

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, AI/Ml, design, and operations, to define and deliver product features.

- Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and other Agile ceremonies.

- Collaborate with QA engineers to design automated testing procedures and tools.

What you'll bring :

Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

to 12 years software development experience, including experience in leading technical teams.

- Proven track record of delivering large-scale software projects from start to finish.

Technical Expertise :

- Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Python, Golang.

- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and best practices.

- Experience with Web Frameworks like Flask, and related ecosystems.

- Experience in system design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures.

- Solid database skills (Postgres, MySQL etc) and data modeling experience.

- Excellent analytical and debugging skills, able to troubleshoot and optimize complex software systems.

- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS/ Azure/ GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Leadership and Communication :

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders like operations team.

- Experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams.

- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Business acumen and Innovation :

- Look at business first approach and innovate in technical solution to win the business.

- Brings in strategic thinking to go beyond and solves the problems for efficiency and speed.