Staff Engineer

Summary

Join Certn, a fast-growing global technology company revolutionizing background screening, as a Staff Engineer. You will play a key technical leadership role, shaping the architecture, scalability, and performance of core systems. Responsibilities include defining architectural standards, leading cross-functional initiatives, writing and reviewing code, mentoring engineers, and ensuring platform reliability. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in SaaS architecture, full-stack development (Python/Django, TypeScript/React), cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure), and mentorship. This role offers a fully remote setup, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact.

Requirements

• Architectural Track Record: Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale SaaS architectures that have made a significant business impact
• Full-Stack Mastery: Deep knowledge of Python & Django on the back end, and TypeScript & React on the front end—able to set best practices and guide design across the stack
• Cloud & Infra Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with AWS or Azure —deploying and managing SaaS applications using Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent. Familiarity with Kubernetes or other container orchestration
• SaaS Domain Knowledge: Vast experience in the SaaS industry, from subscription-billing integrations to customer management portals and analytics platforms
• Mentorship & Influence: Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, drive technical discussions, and foster a culture of excellence and ownership
• Strategic Mindset: Self-motivated, autonomous, and adept at making critical decisions that align engineering efforts with business goals

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Innovation: Define and promote architectural standards, scalability patterns, and technical direction across teams. Drive cross-functional initiatives that ensure cohesion in how systems are built and integrated. Champion modern engineering practices—prioritizing code quality, reliability, observability, and documentation
• Hands-On Engineering & Prototyping: Roll up your sleeves to write and review code in critical systems. Contribute to proof-of-concepts, unblock complex engineering efforts, and set the bar for performance and scalability
• Codebase Maintenance: Refactor legacy code, squash technical debt, and optimize performance. Participate in a shared on-call rotation to support critical services and ensure platform reliability during and outside business hours
• Mentorship & Developer Growth: Provide technical mentorship and coaching to engineers at all levels. Lead design reviews, pair programming sessions, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning across the organization

Benefits

• Vacation Mode On: 4 weeks of paid vacation + additional health & wellness time off
• Health and Benefits: Comprehensive Package for you and your dependents
• Flex Life: Fully remote setup with a home-office allowance and flex stipend
• Growth Fuel: Budget to attend industry conferences, pursue certifications, or take advanced courses