Remote Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Acquia, a leading open digital experience company, as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer. You will be part of an innovative team building and maintaining web applications with AI-driven features. This role requires expertise in React, Python, and Java, along with experience in various technologies and tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for continuous learning. Acquia offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer or a similar role with proven expertise
• Proficient in front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with advanced expertise in React.js
• Strong back-end development skills in Python and Java
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservice architecture
• Familiarity with database technologies like SQL, NoSQL, and Vector databases
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms and related technologies, preferably AWS
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools with the ability to write automated tests
• Strong knowledge of software development and web application security principles, concepts, and best practices
• Working knowledge of software design principles and programming frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within teams
• Experience in application analysis and design to drive high-quality solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using React.js for front-end and Python and Java for back-end systems
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data teams to ensure systems and architecture align with roadmap and platform R&D goals
• Integrate and deploy APIs and external services
• Engage in all phases of the development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Work with UI/UX designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Participate in experimentation and prototype building, iterating on concepts based on feedback
• Review code based on risk/scope and ensure compliance with technical standards and security requirements
• Contribute to core libraries to enhance consistency, stability, robustness, cost-effectiveness, and performance
• Encourage a culture of observability by configuring logging and monitoring for visibility into system performance and troubleshooting
• Address security vulnerabilities and optimize applications to improve performance and security
• Operate within an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality solutions on time
• Develop comprehensive documentation and provide technical guidance and support
• Mentor and train team members on technical topics through meetings, pair programming, and other educational sessions
• Drive desired customer outcomes by learning and understanding the problems being solved
• Work with your team to understand and implement R&D standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AWS
• Strong understanding of software architecture and the tradeoffs between different architectural patterns to effectively design scalable and reliable systems
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools
• Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes for efficient management and deployment of applications
• Understanding of modern security principles and techniques to ensure robust application development
• Experience in writing SaaS applications within a distributed microservice ecosystem
• Experience working with Snowflake, Elasticsearch, or other NoSQL data stores
• Experience working with Gradle for build automation