Staff Engineer

PopCandi; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Staff Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing scalable systems and mentor engineering teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in C# .NET, and T-SQL, and offers comprehensive solutions to complex challenges. This position allows for remote work or a hybrid model in the Greater Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience mentoring and managing technical teams.
• Complete ownership of a software stack, from inception to production.
• Experience with query tuning and database schema design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing systems.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews and best practices.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.

Skills

C# .NET 6.0 - 8.0

T-SQL

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading technology company specializing in innovative solutions for the ticketing and events industry. They operate at the forefront of their field, serving a diverse range of clients across multiple marketplaces.

Role Overview

As a Staff Engineer, you will be a key technical leader within the organization, bringing extensive experience and expertise to the engineering team. In this senior role, you will play a pivotal part in the design, development, and implementation of complex technical solutions. The Staff Engineer not only excels in hands-on technical work but also provides mentorship, guidance, and strategic input to the engineering team. This is a full time role working directly with our client.

You will be tasked with diving into the more intricate aspects of the system, such as real-time sales processing systems, delivery automation, and distribution and pricing. You may take on accountability for key projects and help drive the entire IT organization forward with new tools or better ways of working. You will report to the Director of Engineering and collaborate closely with Technical Team Leads to optimize technology solutions, reduce defects, and champion the technical needs of the environment.

This position is ideally suited for someone already playing a senior technical role on a development team, frequently designing core code structures or systems, and acting as the go-to resource for advice. It may also be a fit for those in a team lead or management role who want to focus their career more on solving complex problems or system design. (Note that while this is an individual contributor role, communication with others and business stakeholders is a key aspect of the job.)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing high-impact, scalable, and reliable systems.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, best practices sharing, and promoting technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and architect solutions that meet business requirements and industry best practices.
• Drive innovation in system architecture and design for long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Lead by example through hands-on coding and development, contributing to critical projects and demonstrating best coding practices.
• Work on challenging technical problems, providing efficient, elegant, and maintainable solutions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the technical strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
• Assess and advocate for the incorporation of emerging technologies when appropriate.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the engineering team.
• Act as a point of escalation for technical issues, providing guidance in troubleshooting and resolving complex problems.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and training to disseminate expertise and best practices across the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong preference for experience with complete or near-complete ownership/accountability for a software stack, including growing a system from inception to production and post-production support.
• Experience mentoring and/or managing technical teams in the past is desired.
• Experience with C# .NET 6.0 - 8.0 is required.
• T-SQL experience, including query tuning and extensive database schema design, is desired.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually, plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location:

This role is open to remote candidates or for those located in the Greater Chicago area with a hybrid work model (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office).

Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.