Senior Software Engineer Mobile Chicago, Illinois, United States (Remote)

RB Global Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Staff Engineer to drive technical execution within Product Engineering teams. The role focuses on API-driven services and event-driven architecture, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Java, and a strong focus on mentoring others. Join a culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning while working in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development with backend development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of services, APIs, and integrations.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Spring Framework

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Angular

Job description

Job Title: Staff Engineer

Location: Remote

About Us: Our culture is characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to groundbreaking solutions. Team members are empowered to share ideas and experiment across teams in all aspects of the business, fostering innovation and creativity. Leading-edge technologies and inclusive practices drive both individual and collective growth as we modernize and grow our technical capabilities.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer responsible for leading technical execution within Product Engineering teams. This role requires implementation of product capabilities with a strong focus on API-driven services and event-driven architecture. Collaborating closely with Product Management and Product Engineering to deliver customer and product-centric capabilities while leveraging lean development practices. You’ll bring a proactive attitude about risk, working to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Staff Engineers cultivate a healthy and respectful environment with a passion for driving innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, development, and deployment of services, APIs, and integrations, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
2. Ensure code quality and implement strategies to safely and reliably make changes to production systems frequently.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
4. Mentor and support the growth of junior and intermediate engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, technical guidance, and feedback.
5. Partner with Engineering Managers to evaluate team performance, provide input for annual reviews, and participate in hiring initiatives.
6. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team.
7. Collaborate with other Staff and Senior Staff Engineers to create a community of practice and an overall organizational technical strategy for business success.
8. Influence and publish within the organization and the industry to effect positive change in business value and tech strategy within RB Global, along with advancing the craft of software development worldwide.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. 10+ years of experience in software development with hands-on experience in backend development with Java.
3. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
4. Expertise in Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) and building RESTful APIs.
5. Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
6. Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
7. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
8. Familiarity with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) for collaboration with full-stack teams.
9. Experience with modern Lean Software development, pair programming, TDD, and Trunk Based Development.
10. Good awareness of CI and CD approaches and tools.
11. Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
12. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
13. A deep customer and product focus, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.