Senior Software Engineer

Baker Charles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Charles in New York is seeking a lead developer to drive the creation and enhancement of software products for large-scale applications. You will assume a pivotal leadership role, guiding architecture and engineering practices while remaining hands-on.

You will mentor junior engineers, steer roadmaps, ensure robust CI/CD, and align engineering efforts with business goals to deliver measurable ROI. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java).
• Experience with CMS integrations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles (design patterns, object-oriented programming).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers on best practices, code quality, and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews and guide career development for team members.
• Drive technical excellence with code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
• Lead large-scale projects, define technical roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to success.
• Align engineering efforts with business goals to deliver ROI and drive revenue growth.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and measure impact of initiatives.
• Contribute to design and architecture of scalable and maintainable systems.
• Maintain a strong individual contributor role in coding and implementation.

Skills

Backend development

CMS integrations

Cloud platforms

OOP & design patterns

Tools

CI/CD familiarity

DevOps basics

Job description

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You will be a lead developer responsible for the development of new software products and enhancements to existing products. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks and have outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers: Guide and mentor junior team members on best practices, code quality, and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews: Provide constructive feedback, set performance goals, and guide career development for team members.
• Drive technical excellence: Champion high-quality software development practices, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Lead large-scale projects: Take ownership of complex projects, defining technical roadmaps, and leading cross-functional teams to successful delivery.
• Revenue-focused development: Align engineering efforts with business goals, focusing on projects that deliver measurable ROI and drive revenue growth.
• Data-driven decision making: Leverage data and analytics to inform technical decisions, track project progress, and measure the impact of engineering initiatives.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and maintainable software systems.
• Maintain a strong individual contributor role: Continue to actively participate in coding, design, and implementation of key software components.

Qualifications

• Experience with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java)
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) and their integrations
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles (e.g., design patterns, object-oriented programming)