Engineer IV

Anaplan; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Remote work options

Job summary

Anaplan, a leader in AI-infused scenario planning and analysis, is seeking an Engineer IV to join our growing engineering team. You will be a technical leader and individual contributor driving design decisions and delivering scalable web applications and cloud-based solutions.

You will mentor developers, shape architecture, and champion best practices across the team, while partnering with product management and design to implement robust, high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern .NET web and API development.
• Strong experience with modern UI frameworks (Vue.js, React, or Angular).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
• Advanced proficiency in database design (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Deep expertise in software architecture patterns for scalable, distributed systems.
• Experience with microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and architecture for complex, scalable systems.
• Drive engineering best practices, coding standards and processes.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third‑party services.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and lead code reviews.
• Work with Azure to design, deploy and maintain scalable apps.
• Collaborate with product and design to implement technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

Architectural decisions

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

REST API design

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

Engineer IV

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our growing engineering team as a technical leader and individual contributor. You will drive technical decisions, lead complex projects, and mentor junior and mid-level developers while building scalable web applications and cloud-based solutions using modern technologies. This role offers the opportunity to shape our technical architecture and engineering culture while delivering high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Lead technical design and architecture decisions for complex, scalable systems
  • Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes across the team
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectural approaches
  • Design and implement scalable web applications using modern .NET and Vue.js/React.js/Angular.js

• Development & Delivery

  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that serves as an example for the team
  • Lead complex technical projects from conception to delivery
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third‑party services
  • Work with Azure to design, deploy and maintain scalable applications

• Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers
  • Lead code reviews and drive improvements to development standards and processes
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, product management, and design to implement technical solutions
  • Present technical solutions and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
  • Participate in hiring decisions and conduct technical interviews

• Process & Quality

  • Lead implementation of automated testing strategies and CI/CD pipeline development
  • Drive technical discussions and facilitate architectural decision-making
  • Lead Agile/Scrum practices and contribute to sprint planning and estimation
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full software development lifecycle
  • Champion performance optimization and scalability considerations

• Innovation & Growth

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and drive adoption of improvements to existing systems
  • Lead knowledge sharing initiatives and technical training within the team
  • Contribute to technical documentation and architecture decision records

Required Qualifications

• Experience : 8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership

• Technical Expertise :

  • Expert-level proficiency in modern .NET web and API development
  • Strong experience with modern UI frameworks (Vue.js, React, or Angular)
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure
  • Advanced proficiency in database design and development (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
  • Deep expertise in software architecture patterns and ability to design scalable, distributed systems
  • Experience building and maintaining a microservices architecture at scale
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
  • Strong background in API design and development (REST, JSON, GraphQL)
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code

• Leadership & Collaboration :

  • Proven experience leading technical projects and cross-functional initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers
  • Experience leading Agile/Scrum practices and technical ceremonies
  • Strong communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to various audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to make technical decisions considering business impact

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Technical Skills :
  • Knowledge of performance optimization and large-scale system troubleshooting
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, Grafana, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of security best practices and secure coding principles
• Leadership & Experience :
  • Experience with system design and capacity planning for high-traffic applications
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment
  • Contribution to open source projects or technical community involvement
  • Experience with architecture documentation and technical decision records
  • Background in performance engineering and scalability optimization

What We Offer

• Competitive senior-level salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Technical leadership opportunities and influence over architectural decisions
• Professional development opportunities including conference attendance and technical training
• Flexible work arrangements with remote work options
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to shape engineering culture
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and parental leave policies
• Performance-based bonuses and clear growth path to principal/staff engineer roles
• Modern development tools, collaborative workspace, and technical resources
• Mentorship opportunities and investment in your technical leadership development

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusionand Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.