Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Alteryx

• We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual
• Like us, you’re a high performer who’s an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo
• You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self
• You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together
• The ideal candidate has strong technical leadership capabilities, hands-on expertise in Go, React and Java, and a passion for solving complex problems in distributed systems and scalable platforms
• The role requires a balance of software development and infrastructure knowledge, with a focus on building platforms and tooling that enable both high-performance applications and efficient infrastructure management
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on Go, React, and Java
• Proven experience leading projects and teams throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation and delivery
• Experience collaborating with Product Managers and Architects to define project milestones and design technical architectures
• Ability to break down complex project milestones into manageable tasks and delegate effectively
• Strong experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
• Strong communication skills: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Leadership & Mentorship: Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and developing junior engineers
• Problem-solving mindset: Comfortable working with complex systems and finding elegant solutions to difficult problems
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Willing to pivot and adapt when project requirements change

Desirable

• We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer or Lead Engineer to join Alteryx
• This role will involve leading complex technical projects from inception to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions are implemented
• You will be expected to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions while collaborating with Product, Archictecture, and Infrastructure teams
• The team collaborates across Product, Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Operations to ensure high-quality solutions are delivered that meet business needs
• The role will involve working on both ongoing initiatives and new projects aimed at improving the Alteryx platform's scalability, reliability, and developer experience
• Secure Networking Solutions: Designing reliable connectivity layers for secure data transfer between external environments and Alteryx’s cloud platform
• Compute & Resource Management: Enhancing systems that provide high-performance, scalable compute resources through automation and orchestration
• Infrastructure Automation: Developing solutions for automated provisioning, monitoring, and deployment of resources in multi-cloud environments
• Developer Enablement & Platform Services: Building tooling and APIs that support internal and external stakeholders in developing and deploying applications effectively
• Scalable Systems Design: Architecting services that provide reliable and efficient solutions for both internal and external stakeholders
• The team’s work is critical to supporting various product lines, enterprise clients, and internal services
• While certain initiatives may be high-priority at a given time, this role will involve working across a spectrum of evolving projects and requirements
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance services and applications using Go, React and Java
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Architects to define project milestones, outline technical architectures, and ensure alignment with business goals
• Break down project milestones into actionable tasks, distribute work across the team, and track progress to ensure timely delivery
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, including code reviews, architectural guidance, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Collaborate across geographically distributed teams to ensure seamless integration and project success
• Design and implement solutions within multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Ensure systems are built with scalability, resilience, and maintainability in mind
• Drive best practices in software development, testing, and deployment
• Document architectural decisions, design patterns, and processes to promote maintainability and knowledge transfer
• Participate in a regular on-call rotation to maintain service reliability