Staff Software Engineer, Octus
Application Framework
Provider of credit data, analytics and intel
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Provider of credit data, analytics and intel
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower subscribers to discover and synthesize the information that matters through the combination of passionate experts and innovative technology.
Role
Who you are
- This role is perfect for a seasoned technical leader who thrives in a hands-on, impactful role and has the expertise to guide engineering efforts at scale
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 6+ 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
- Knowledge of C#, Python, PHP
- Experience with both PostgreSQL and MySQL
- Track record of successful technical leadership
- Experience building and maintaining public-facing APIs
- Experience building tools and frameworks for internal developer productivity
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and modern development practices
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a highly experienced Director/Senior Director level Software Engineer on the IC track to join our Application Framework team
- 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
- Lead 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
- Serve as a technical leader, guiding multiple engineering teams to align with shared frameworks and best practices
- Develop and execute detailed plans to deliver solutions on time, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals
- Mentor and guide junior engineers while promoting technical excellence and best practices
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, to stakeholders across all levels of the organization
- Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering continuous improvement
- Participate in sprint planning, helping define and prioritize user stories and set achievable goals
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages innovation
- 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
Our take
Octus, formerly Reorg, is a global provider of credit intelligence, data and analysis of issues affecting the distressed debt, event-driven and leveraged finance markets. The company sets itself apart by taking an approach that combines reporting with financial and legal analysis, providing a holistic view and delivering that view in real-time.
Octus has fundamentally changed the way in which financial and legal professionals access complex business information. Its service reaches over 25,000 people across a variety of institutions and its subscription-based service is giving organisations the ability to replace the work of junior attorneys.
Octus garnered considerable interest from several private equity and strategic rivals due to its expensive subscription-based services that have proven to result in stable growth for clients. Octus's services are particularly valuable and its 2022 buyout by British global investment firm Permira opens the doors to vast opportunities for Octus's further growth.
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Company benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401k/pension benefits
- Generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays
- Gym subsidy and other fun fitness benefits
- Flexible working policy
- Home-office reimbursements
- Generous referral program to encourage quality recruiting
- Educational reimbursements for career development
- Kudos program to recognize and award colleagues
Company values
- Action Oriented: We believe in thoughtful action, clear decision making and moving the ball forward. We will make mistakes and learn from them in order to do better in the future. We understand the power of consistent action to yield compounding results
- Customer First Mindset: Our customers are the most important stakeholders in our business. Solving their problems and anticipating their challenges is the purpose of our work and our underlying mission. Our commitment is to deliver on our promises and continuously improve the customer experience every day
- Effective Team Player: We approach our work with a deep understanding that we are greater than the sum of our individual parts. We treat each other with respect and integrity and offer candid, thoughtful feedback to improve the organization. We recognize and affirm each person's individual talents and ambitions as we work towards Octus's shared goal
- Driven to Excel: We strive for excellence in everything we do. While we celebrate our achievements, we are relentlessly dissatisfied with the status quo. No matter the process, product or person, there is room for improvement. We continuously seek out those improvements and act upon them to benefit Octus and all of its stakeholders
Company HQ
NoMad, New York, NY
Leadership
Kent Collier
(CEO & Founder)Experienced Analyst having previously worked at Catalyst Investment Management and Millennium Partners, also worked as the Vice President at Assurant Asset Management.
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