Senior Software Engineer

DISCO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-up culture

Open PTO

Growth opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

DISCO Senior Software Engineer is a senior engineer responsible for subsystems of a project. You will lead epics/initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions while delivering high-quality, scalable software in a SaaS environment.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, developers, and executives to align backend architecture with business needs, ensure performance, and maintain robust technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of software development experience in SaaS or cloud apps.
• Experience leading epics and architectural decisions.
• Strong problem solving and system design skills.
• Excellent collaboration with product, design, and execs.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead epics/initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Design and develop high-quality, scalable software in a SaaS environment.
• Align architecture with business needs and customer expectations.
• Ensure code quality through reviews and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on planning and execution.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

High performance systems

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Software design patterns

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

• The Senior Software Engineer is a senior engineer responsible for subsystems of a project
• They are expected to lead epics/initiatives, mentor more junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions
• They have a substantial impact on their team and sometimes across teams
• They design and develop high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions in a SaaS environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and ensuring they meet the current and future needs of the business and its customers
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provides technical leadership in project teams, mentor and guide more junior engineers, and contribute to technical decision-making
• Performance Optimization: Focuses on designing systems for high performance, scalability, and reliability
• Stakeholder Engagement: Works with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, developers, and executives, to align architectural designs with business needs and customer expectations
• Proficient Software Development: Designs, develops, and maintains sophisticated software solutions, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and meet business requirements with architectural excellence. Responsible for System Design & Grooming for features for a subsystem
• Code Quality and Optimization: Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices
• Technical Problem Solving: Tackles complex technical challenges, employing a problem-solving approach with innovative solutions
• Collaboration and Communication: Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders, contributing to project planning and execution
• Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge, bringing innovative ideas to the team
• Technical Documentation: Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information

Benefits

• Start-up culture
• Open PTO
• Growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision, 401(k)

Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Experience in creating, deploying, and managing containers is essentialClose collaboration in planning and implementing features. They must align backend architecture with front-end design and user experienceExperience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects, showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamProficient in designing and architecting microservices systems, including advanced concepts like distributed data management and event-driven architectures. Expertise in implementing complex microservices, advanced use of containerization and orchestration, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for microservicesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) for automated testing and deployment of microservices7-10+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on SaaS or cloud-based applicationsKnowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software developmentSkilled in designing and operating software in a Cloud Provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCPSkilled in designing and developing RESTful APIs, understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and proficiency in API documentationAbility to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvementEffective communication and teamwork skills, essential for collaborating effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment with various stakeholders and team members, especially from architectural perspectivesKnowledge of various stages of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deploymentSkilled in analytical abilities and problem-solving, capable of addressing complex technical challengesSkilled in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS development. In particular, Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, as well as a deep understanding of software engineering principlesFamiliarity with server management, network configurations, and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)Skilled in cloud-based data storage, such as: Relational Databases, NoSQL Stores, data caches, etcExperience with developing, maintaining and monitoring large-scale, high-availability software systemsExperience with designing and developing from a Security PerspectiveExperience leveraging observability systems (logging, metrics, traces) to monitor and debug production subsystems and generate business level metricsExperience selecting and extending 3rd party components (commercial or open source) that provide operational leverageExperience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with an emphasis on a well-maintained testing pyramidExperience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategyExperience with Agile development methodologies and practicesExperience contributing to technical documentationExperience with Contract-first designing and negotiating with other systems