Senior Software Engineer

Job highlights

• Qualifications: . Education / Experience : . Bachelors or Master\u2019s degree in a technical field or equivalent qualifications,or substantial industry experience demonstrating comparable expertise . 5-8 years of hands-on software development experience with a strong track record of delivering high-quality code
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and automation tools

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As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems. You will drive technical initiatives, and mentor junior engineers. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality, scalable, and performant solutions that align with the companys architectural goals and business needs. You will contribute to technical strategy, architectural decisions, and process improvements, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

Key Outcomes/Objectives:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance software architectures.

• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

• Ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices across the team, acting as a champion for engineering rigor.

• Drive the resolution of complex technical challenges and contribute to the development of innovative solutions, leading the way in overcoming technical obstacles.

• Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps and strategic plans, influencing the future direction of the product/sub-product.

  Core Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership and Architecture:
    • Design and implement complex software components and features with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
    • Contribute to sub-product or feature-level architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with overall system architecture.
    • Lead technical discussions within the team, influencing design choices and engineering practices.
    • Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development lifecycle.
    • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency.
      • Code Development and Quality Assurance:
        • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to coding standards and best practices .
        • Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to quality standards across the team .
        • Develop and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to improve software reliability.
        • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and technical debt.
          • Mentorship and Team Collaboration:
            • Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical development, best practices, and problem-solving.
            • Lead technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
            • Be an active contributor in your Community of Practice: You play an active role in the OVO Engineering community on all things related to engineering, sharing practices and offering firsthand experience to the wider community
              • Project Execution and Agile Practices:
                • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
                • Break down complex projects into well-defined, executable tasks and contribute to sprint commitments.
                • Monitor delivery progress and technical dependencies, proactively resolving potential blockers.
                • Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term engineering strategies for sub-products and features.
                  • Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
                    • Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and API specifications.
                    • Share knowledge and expertise through presentations, workshops, and documentation.
                    • Contribute to the development of internal tools and libraries.
                      • Community of Practice :

                        • Contribute to the appropriate Community of Practice (CoP) for your role by leading discussions, sharing practices, offering firsthand experience to the wider community, engaging in knowledge exchange / cross-pollination to further your craft.

                        • Create content and and individually contribute to the stated successful outcomes for this CoP

                          Qualifications:

                          • Education / Experience :
                            • Bachelors or Master\u2019s degree in a technical field or equivalent qualifications, or substantial industry experience demonstrating comparable expertise
                            • 5-8 years of hands-on software development experience with a strong track record of delivering high-quality code.
                            • Committed to technical excellence and clean code, with the ability to work in Agile, Lean software teams
                            • Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software architectures.
                            • Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior engineers
                            • Ability to thrive in high-ownership environments
                              • Skills:

                                • Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Node.js, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React Native, and React.js, with a focus on building and maintaining microservices-based architectures. Equivalent experience with related technologies and frameworks will also be considered.

                                • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems.

                                • Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS (Azure is not preferred), along with expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

                                • Strong understanding of database systems and data modeling.

                                • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

                                • Strong leadership and mentorship skills.

                                • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

                                • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

                                • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

                                • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

                                • Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.

                                • Strategic thinking and planning skills.

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