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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Dev Staff Engineer based in the United States.
The Software Development Staff Engineer will play a key technical leadership role in building and evolving enterprise-grade identity security solutions. You will design and deliver secure, scalable, and reliable software that helps organizations manage digital identities and protect critical systems. Working closely with architects, product managers, and engineering teams, you will translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. The role combines hands-on software development with architectural influence, engineering best practices, and cross-team collaboration. You will also mentor fellow engineers, improve development processes, and drive initiatives that enhance product quality and performance. This is an opportunity to shape technology used by organizations worldwide while contributing to a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
You will lead the technical design and development of complex software capabilities while helping establish engineering standards and continuously improving the quality, security, and performance of enterprise applications. Your responsibilities will include:
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, secure, and reliable software applications.
Lead the technical design and implementation of complex software features, enhancements, and system improvements.
Collaborate with software architects, product managers, and engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
Influence architectural decisions and establish best practices for software design, development patterns, and coding standards.
Identify and implement improvements to application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Lead code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor engineers across the team.
Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
Contribute to application modernization and the adoption of emerging technologies.
Partner with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and operational efficiency.
Promote secure software development practices and ensure alignment with relevant security standards and industry best practices.
Identify technical debt and lead initiatives to improve engineering productivity and product quality.
Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with strong architectural knowledge, a track record of delivering complex enterprise systems, and the ability to influence technical direction across teams. You should combine hands-on engineering expertise with strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills. Required qualifications include:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 8 years of professional software development experience, including designing and delivering complex software systems.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, and common architectural patterns.
Experience building enterprise-scale applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and highly available systems.
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database technologies.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and modern software development practices.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and Agile development methodologies.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
A proactive approach to ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and balancing technical quality with business priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), or Privileged Access Management (PAM).
Background developing security-focused enterprise software.
Familiarity with authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle management, and access control concepts.
Experience with cloud-native application development and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging technologies.
Familiarity with modern observability, monitoring, and application performance tools.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives across multiple teams.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and testing effectiveness.
Benefits
Opportunities to build and develop enterprise software products used by a broad global customer base.
Exposure to complex technical challenges and strategic enterprise technology initiatives.
Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineering professionals and cross-functional teams.
Career development and professional growth in a rapidly evolving technology environment.
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