Staff Software Engineer, Orders

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 151,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge AI tools

Hybrid work model promoting in-person"

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Orders to join a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. You will shape and scale a critical order-processing platform that supports complex workflows across multiple teams and functions.

You will partner closely with Product, Design, QA, and engineering stakeholders to deliver reliable capabilities that perform well at scale. The role demands architectural influence and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with object-oriented languages such as Java or Kotlin.
• Proven track record of delivering platform capabilities across multiple teams.
• Expertise in mobile and backend development, particularly in distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of automated testing and SDLC best practices.
• Experience with modern API technologies, including REST and GraphQL.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Excellent cross-team communication skills on complex technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of capabilities on the company's orders platform.
• Collaborate with Design, Product, QA, and engineering teams to develop scalable software.
• Drive architectural decisions for performance and scale; author and review technical designs.
• Provide design feedback and participate in code reviews.
• Align the technical vision for the orders platform with the organization's strategy.
• Act as a domain expert for order processing and synchronization.
• Mentor team members and advocate for best coding practices.

Skills

Cross-team communication

Mentoring

Architectural leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Java

Kotlin

REST

GraphQL

Distributed systems

Automated testing

SDLC

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Orders to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will help shape and scale a critical order-processing platform that supports complex workflows across multiple teams and functions. You will partner closely with Product, Design, QA, and engineering stakeholders to deliver reliable capabilities that perform well at scale. The position calls for a strong technical leader who can influence architecture, improve developer practices, and keep execution aligned with broader platform strategy.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $151,000 - $309,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of capabilities on the company's orders platform
• Collaborate with Design, Product, QA, and engineering teams to develop scalable software
• Drive architectural decisions for performance and scale; author and review technical designs
• Provide design feedback and participate in code reviews
• Align the technical vision for the orders platform with the organization's strategy
• Act as a domain expert for order processing and synchronization
• Mentor team members and advocate for best coding practices

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with object-oriented languages such as Java or Kotlin
• Proven track record of delivering platform capabilities across multiple teams
• Expertise in mobile and backend development, particularly in distributed systems
• Deep understanding of automated testing and SDLC best practices
• Experience with modern API technologies, including REST and GraphQL
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools
• Excellent cross-team communication skills on complex technical topics

Benefits

• Flexible benefits programs to support a healthy lifestyle
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools to enhance workflow
• Hybrid work model promoting in-person collaboration
• Inclusive culture valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.