Staff Software Engineer, Resiliency (Federal)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

The World's Identity Company is seeking a Staff Back-End Software Engineer to lead reliability initiatives for the Identity as a Service platform. You will develop microservices, build frameworks, and optimize a cloud-native environment while championing reliability during design and delivery.

You will collaborate across teams to address technical gaps, mentor new engineers, and contribute to scalable, secure infrastructure. This role combines hands-on coding with architectural leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with Java and cloud-native microservices.
• Experience architecting, implementing, tuning, and debugging global cloud software with microservices, cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP), and containers.
• Proven track record addressing scaling, redundancy, and performance in high-availability multi-tenant SaaS.
• Practical experience or strong interest in generative AI tooling to boost development productivity.
• Outstanding communication and leadership with cross-team coordination ability.
• Previous experience in platform reliability/resilience or core infrastructure roles is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver cloud-based infrastructure projects that solve complex reliability issues and help the company's service scale.
• Design and implement robust backend frameworks, tools, microservices, and library components for the entire engineering organization to use at scale.
• Champion innovative, scalable, and resilient solutions across the engineering organization, advising other teams on fault-tolerant design.
• Actively explore and integrate modern AI-driven developer tooling, automated diagnostics, and predictive monitoring capabilities to streamline performance testing, accelerate debugging, and optimize service reliability.
• Conduct rigorous design and code reviews. Raise the engineering bar by implementing high-quality unit and functional tests to ensure robust programming standards.
• Participate in and lead incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes to continuously improve reliability, identify systemic weaknesses, and build long-term mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Architects, QA, Product Owners, Engineering Services, and Tech Ops to deliver highly secure and dependable software.
• Help with mentoring new engineering hires and interns.

Skills

Java

Golang

Microservices

Cloud infra

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Generative AI

Leadership

Education

CS degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

**Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

**Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. the company secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

the company is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology - anywhere, on any device or app. Our Identity as a Service solution enables secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.

At the company, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

The Engineering Opportunity

the company's Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) secures billions of global logins every day. The Resilience Team within WIC maximizes service availability by building foundational, high-scale systems. Our engineers solve complex distributed-systems challenges - from database proxies to traffic shaping - to ensure the platform remains trustworthy and reliable for every customer.

We are seeking a Staff Back-End Software Engineer to lead technical initiatives and own the reliability of our expanding Identity as a Service platform.

In this role, you will develop microservices, build innovative frameworks, and optimize our cloud-native environment. You will champion reliability during design phases and collaborate across teams to address technical gaps.

We value iterative development, automated testing, and individual ownership. Join our creative, fast-paced team to work on impactful projects that are redefining the cloud computing landscape.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver cloud-based infrastructure projects that solve complex reliability issues and help the company's service scale.

• Design and implement robust backend frameworks, tools, microservices, and library components for the entire engineering organization to use at scale.

• Champion innovative, scalable, and resilient solutions across the engineering organization, advising other teams on fault-tolerant system design.

• Actively explore and integrate modern AI-driven developer tooling, automated diagnostics, and predictive monitoring capabilities to streamline performance testing, accelerate debugging, and optimize service reliability.

• Conduct rigorous design and code reviews. Raise the engineering bar by implementing high-quality unit and functional tests to ensure robust programming standards.

• Participate in and lead incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes to continuously improve reliability, identify systemic weaknesses, and build long-term mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate closely with Architects, QA, Product Owners, Engineering Services, and Tech Ops to deliver highly secure and dependable software.

• Help with mentoring new engineering hires and interns.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 8+ years of experience as a software developer with deep, expert-level knowledge of Java (Golang experience is a strong plus).

• Demonstrated history of architecting, implementing, tuning, and debugging global cloud software. Deep understanding of microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred, Azure, or GCP), and modern container ecosystems (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Proven track record of addressing scaling, redundancy, and performance bottlenecks in high-availability, multi-tenant SaaS environments.

• Practical experience or strong interest in leveraging generative AI utilities and developer assistance tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, automated code-generation, intelligent log analytics, or predictive profiling tools) to drive development productivity and system optimization.

• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to coordinate high-impact technical projects, manage stakeholder alignment, and influence technical direction.

• Previous experience in a dedicated platform reliability, resilience, or core infrastructure role is highly valued.

*The employee must be either a U.S. citizen as defined in 42 U.S. Code § 9102; a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3); or a U.S. national (i.e. includes citizens and non-citizens born in outlying possessions such as American Samoa and Swains Island), green card holders, refugees, and asylees.Working on a U.S. visa does NOT qualify as a U.S. person.Education and Training**

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, the company offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.the company.com/us.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:

$194,000-$243,000 USD

The the company Experience

• Supporting Your Well-Being

• Driving Social Impact

• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable lines.

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