Staff Software Engineer

Alliance West Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement matching

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation

Job summary

Alliance West Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software products in a fast-paced fintech environment.

You will lead complex projects, mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design teams, and influence architecture to scale performance. This full-time role offers a negotiable salary and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement matching, professional development, bonuses, flexible schedules, and generous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python or C++
• Experience with Agile or Scrum
• Experience with AWS or Azure

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in their professional growth.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and improve our software's performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Alliance West Inc., a leading fintech company, is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA. This full-time position involves designing, developing, and maintaining software products. The salary is negotiable.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and executing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. You will also mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code reviews, and career development. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, considering factors such as scalability, performance, and maintainability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work closely with product managers to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. You will also collaborate with designers to ensure the software solutions are user-friendly and visually appealing. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will work closely with QA engineers to ensure the software solutions meet quality standards and are free of defects.

You will join our team in San Francisco, CA, where you will work in a collaborative and innovative environment. The office is located in the heart of the city, providing easy access to public transportation and amenities.

The salary for this position is negotiable, and the benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans with employer matching contributions, and opportunities for professional development through workshops, training programs, and access to industry conferences. We also offer a competitive package that includes performance bonuses, flexible work arrangements, and a generous vacation policy to ensure work-life balance. Our goal is to attract and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and attractive compensation package.

To succeed in this role, you should have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. You should have 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in one or more programming languages.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in their professional growth.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and improve our software's performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.