Staff Software Engineer (Platform Team)

About this opportunity

This role is being recruited by Calyptus on behalf of one of our clients.

Calyptus is a specialist recruitment partner helping startups and high-growth technology companies hire across engineering, product and design.

What to expect

• We’ll review your application and, if your experience is a strong match, one of our team will be in touch
• We’ll support you throughout the interview process and keep you updated at each stage
• If this particular role isn’t the right fit, we may consider you for other relevant opportunities with our clients

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As a Staff Software Engineer on our Platform team, you’ll design, implement, and maintain robust, high-quality backend APIs and services. Your work will directly impact our core operations and enable teams across the company to leverage our data across multiple product lines.

What you'll do

• Scoping, designing, and implementing resilient, performant, and high-quality backend solutions.
• Working closely with fellow engineers to deliver complex backend features and integrations.
• Maintaining and enhancing existing integrations, anticipating future product solutions and making sure our systems scale with our growth.
• Identifying and resolving errors, performance issues, and devex problems in our codebase.
• Driving engineering advancements.

Who you are

• Experience 6+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale software applications.
• Core Stack Proficiency Proficiency with our core stack (React, Node.js, TypeScript) is ideal, though we’re open to adjacent tech.
• Asynchronous message queue systems Strong experience with asynchronous message queue systems.
• MongoDB Experience with MongoDB or other document-based databases.
• Data Modeling Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL concepts, and simplifying data architecture.
• Communication Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a knack for translating complex technical issues into clear business impacts.
• Fast-paced environment Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and priorities.
• Pragmatic approach A pragmatic approach to tackling challenging problems, with a deep interest in understanding and solving business needs.

Nice to have

• Interest in AI/ML.

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Genuine opportunities

Every role advertised by Calyptus is a live position we’re actively recruiting for. Some clients prefer to remain confidential during the early stages of the hiring process. When that’s the case, certain company details may be shared later in the process.

Why work with Calyptus?

• Access opportunities with ambitious startups and high-growth technology companies
• Direct support from experienced specialist recruiters
• Honest feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process
• Long-term career support, not just a single job application

We look forward to hearing from you.