Senior Software Engineer, Octus

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4+ years focused on designing and developing enterprise-grade systems, SDKs, and APIs
• Strong proficiency in C# or demonstrated ability to quickly master new programming languages, with a commitment to becoming proficient in C#
• Proficient in designing and operating cloud-based systems (AWS preferred)
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
• Experience with caching frameworks (Redis or equivalent)

Desirable

• At Octus, we’re committed to empowering developers with innovative frameworks, tools, and services that enhance the efficiency and quality of application development
• Our Application Framework team is at the heart of this mission, building scalable, reliable solutions that enable seamless application development across the organization
• We're looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Application Framework team
• This role is ideal for a technical expert who enjoys diving deep into complex problems, driving technical solutions from conception to delivery, and contributing to the growth of fellow engineers through technical guidance and collaboration
• Design, develop, and optimize high-quality APIs using C# .NET, PostgreSQL, and Event Driven Architecture
• Implement and maintain robust backend services following best practices for performance, scalability, and security
• Drive projects through their complete lifecycle, from design through delivery
• Manage and coordinate contributions to our global SDK, ensuring high-quality coding standards and patterns
• Implement comprehensive unit and integration tests following industry best practices
• Operate autonomously, taking ownership of large-scale initiatives without requiring handholding
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, sharing expertise through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge transfer
• Take ownership of project delivery, coordinating with team members to ensure technical milestones are met and solutions align with architectural standards
• Lead by example in implementing best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, communicate technical constraints, and deliver robust solutions
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback that elevates code quality and promotes learning
• Participate actively in technical discussions, sprint planning, and architecture decisions
• Share knowledge through documentation, internal presentations, and informal mentoring to strengthen the team's overall technical capabilities
• Champion technical excellence while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems in distributed environments
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues through systematic problem-solving
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high system availability
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including:
• Architectural designs
• API specifications
• Code guidelines
• System processes