Staff Software Engineer — Lead Platform Architect & Mentor

Pacifica Continental; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Continental is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the technical foundation, collaborating with finance teams and other departments. The role involves solving critical problems, architecting solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a technical discipline, over 10 years experience in software engineering, and expertise in backend development with cloud platforms. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to impact critical services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong expertise in backend development with proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and solve technical challenges impacting growth.
• Architect new solutions, ensuring they meet business goals and technical standards.
• Foster a culture of learning, guiding junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in our platform and processes.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Programming languages (Java, Python, PHP)

Distributed systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Pacifica Continental is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the technical foundation, collaborating with finance teams and other departments. The role involves solving critical problems, architecting solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a technical discipline, over 10 years experience in software engineering, and expertise in backend development with cloud platforms. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to impact critical services.