Software Engineer, Welocalize
Translation & localization for global businesses
Job no longer available
Translation & localization for global businesses
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To bridge language and AI to power global success in even the most complicated and regulated environments.
Role
Who you are
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- This position requires a strategic thinker with a passion for technology, someone who can balance hands-on coding with architectural oversight and technical leadership
- Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrable professional experience as the technical owner of major components or subsystems through the software .development lifecycle
- Previous professional experience collaborating with business stakeholders
- Experience shipping code in an agile SDLC
- Previous experience in performance analysis and benchmarking
- Able to apply continuous integration, development, and automated testing concepts
- Knowledge of multiple frameworks, paradigms, languages, and trends in the relevant domain
- Programming & Frameworks: Expertise in Java 8+, NodeJS, Spring Framework (Boot, MVC, Data), Hibernate, React, Vue.js
- Cloud & DevOps: Expertise in AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, CI/CD Pipelines
- Databases: Expertise in MySQL, MongoDB, in database design, optimization, and complex queries
- Data & Search Technologies: Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Apache Solr
- Testing & Monitoring: JUnit, Mockito, Postman, JMeter, Dynatrace, New Relic
- Architectural Patterns: Expertise in Microservices, RESTful Services, and Integration Architecture
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication
- Microservices & Architecture: Expertise in microservices design, deployment, and orchestration
- Security: OAuth, JWT, Spring Security, SAST, DAST
- Scheduler: Expertise in managing and optimizing Quartz jobs for scheduling complex workflows
- Version Control: Expertise in managing complex version control scenarios
- API Documentation: Expertise in API documentation and automation
- Project Management Tools: Expertise in project tracking and collaboration with Confluence
What the job involves
- The Senior Software Engineer plays a pivotal role in the development of advanced information systems by deeply understanding business operations and translating them into scalable, maintainable, and efficient software solutions
- This position requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and a collaborative approach to ensure that software components meet both current business needs and future growth
- By analyzing operational requirements, the Senior Software Engineer will design and implement complex software components, focusing on quality, performance, and long-term system sustainability
- In this role, the Senior Software Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and technical leads, to ensure the seamless integration of solutions across different systems
- They are responsible for guiding the development process from concept to implementation, ensuring that software meets rigorous standards for security, reliability, and scalability
- Additionally, they actively participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the development team
- Through their expertise and proactive problem-solving, the Senior Software Engineer will contribute to the success of the team and the overall organization by delivering high-quality software that drives business results
- Design and develop scalable applications focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization, while collaborating with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and continuous delivery
- Implement and maintain RESTful APIs while working with SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB), with expertise in writing and optimizing complex queries
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives
- Demonstrate expertise in system design, architecture, and optimization of complex systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability
- Quickly understand and adapt to existing system design and architecture to drive solutions that integrate seamlessly within established frameworks
- Optimize and fine-tune existing solutions for enhanced performance and operational efficiency
- Provide robust solutions for complex XML parsing and integrating third-party systems into the application ecosystem
- Architect systems using strong system design principles, incorporating security best practices, and demonstrating proficiency in OAuth 2.0 for authentication and authorization
- Leverage domain expertise in localization to deliver tailored solutions that meet industry-specific requirements
- Foster effective cross-team communication to align technical strategies with business goals and ensure smooth collaboration across departments. - Proven experience in full-stack development, with a deep understanding of front-end, back-end, and cloud technologies
Our take
According to the CSA, while only 16% of the global population speaks English as their native language, approximately 60% of the top 10M websites are in English. With over 250 language options, Welocalize enables companies to unlock business opportunities at a global scale by transforming and localizing its clients’ online websites and content.
The company has made an impressive number of strategic acquisitions over the years, widening its reach across a range of industries including digital content marketing, litigation support, and healthcare, and is a trusted multilingual solution for 2,000+ global company clients (including Disney, Uber, Dell, TNT, and Blackboard).
Founded in 1997, the company is currently the 4th largest language service provider in North America and the 9th largest provider globally. Welocalize is well-positioned to see continued growth as it furthers its market-leading presence, including by making moves to strengthen its leadership team moving forward.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
28% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2010
$34m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $34m
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Paul Carr
(CEO)Prior to joining Welocalize in 2023, Paul was a President at Third Bridge Group for 4 years and a President at Axiom for 10 years. He also spent 4 years at American Express as a VP and Head of Strategy/GM of International Insurance Services.
Chris Grebisz
(CTO)Chris joined Welocalize in 2002, leaving the team in 2008 to work in leadership roles at various Software Development companies. He then returned to Welocalize in 2013 and has since led operations in the Americas and now oversees the companies digital transformation and technology development worldwide.
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