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Staff Fullstack Software Engineer
Company | Velocity Global |
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Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
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Salary | $193000 – $253000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development and distributed systems.
- Must have a lean mindset – Focus on delivering customer value by minimizing waste, optimizing workflows, fostering continuous improvement, and prioritizing in an iterative manner.
- Deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Proven track record of successfully leading technical projects from inception to deployment.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on delivering robust and reliable solutions.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex, scalable systems and services.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver impactful features aligned with business objectives.
- Drive technical decisions and set best practices for the team in areas such as coding standards, system design, and process improvements.
- Build, optimize, and maintain applications and services using React JS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS in a serverless environment.
- Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Conduct technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Act as a subject matter expert for the Payroll Engineering team, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.
- Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority technical issues in production systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with financial systems projects is a plus.