Lead Software Engineer

Description
Role Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated lead engineer to join our API Excellence team within Engineering Development and Delivery. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality enterprise solutions that meet the needs of our customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation and deployment of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable and a robust enterprise API Gateway that scales across multiple product offerings.
• Establish and promote an API-first methodology across cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and quality in our API offerings.
• Drive the capability for parallel feature development and ensure incremental delivery of software.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Drive the capability for parallel feature development and ensure incremental delivery of software.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Ensure the quality and performance of the codebase through code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, DevOps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain competitive.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on enterprise solutions.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java required, with the expectation of adapting to other languages as needed).
• Experience with AWS and microservices architecture.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience in developing in a contract-first environment.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and technologies that interface with backend consumers (e.g. AWS Kinesis/SNS/SQS/EventBridge).
• Proven ability to use a data-driven approach to continuous improvement and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce technologies and platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and best practices.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes.

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