Staff Software Engineer, Devices - (Remote - New York)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the clean energy sector is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend systems. This hands-on leadership role involves transitioning from a monolithic to a microservices architecture, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features. A competitive salary, flexible work options, and an inclusive work environment are offered.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible scheduling and remote work options

Paid parental leave

Gym subsidy

Free Citi Bike membership

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, including leadership roles.
• Strong backend experience, especially with Java 11+.
• Familiarity with Python and scalable system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement core platform services for scalability.
• Drive migration from monolithic systems to microservices.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong team culture.

Skills

Backend experience with Java

Database modeling

RESTful API design

Leadership

Collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS

RabbitMQ

MongoDB

React

TypeScript

Job description

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About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Devices in New York.

This role is a great fit for an experienced software engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a mission-driven company advancing clean energy. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Devices team, you’ll lead the design and development of scalable backend systems, transitioning from a monolithic to a microservices architecture. You'll work across teams to ensure new device integrations are flexible and future-proof while building core infrastructure to support distributed energy resources. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll apply your technical expertise, mentor engineers, and help shape the future of the platform.

Accountabilities:

• Architect and implement core platform services that support multiple use cases and real-world scalability.
• Drive the migration from monolithic systems to microservices, defining system boundaries and integration contracts.
• Lead initiatives around database design, especially transitioning from document-based to relational models.
• Develop robust backend solutions using Java, ensuring high performance, testability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful features.
• Champion best practices in development, testing, deployment, and system monitoring.
• Mentor and support engineers, contributing to a collaborative and technically strong team culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in professional software development, including staff-level or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong backend experience, especially with Java (Java 11+), and familiarity with scripting such as Python.
• Expertise in designing RESTful APIs, contract-first development, and scalable system architectures.
• Experience in database modeling and development using relational databases; PostgreSQL .
• Ability to lead technical projects with minimal supervision while balancing long-term vision and short-term delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in cross-functional, agile environments.
• Bonus points for familiarity with AWS, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, and frontend frameworks like React/TypeScript.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $150,000–$194,000 USD
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible scheduling and remote work options
• Paid parental leave and education assistance programs
• Gym subsidy and free Citi Bike membership
• Casual, inclusive work environment with strong team culture
• Opportunities to work on meaningful tech in clean energy and IoT

Jobgether hiring process disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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