**About Us** We're leaders in technology, managing over 120K production databases and delivering 5\+ SaaS products. Handling an average of 10K req/min, we're committed to reliability and scalability. Join us in driving technological advancement and making an impact worldwide. **Job Summary** As a Staff Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of our engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions that drive the success of our projects. You will collaborate closely with cross\-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high\-quality products, adhering to best practices and standards. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. **Responsibilities** * **Technical Leadership:** Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. * **System Design and Architecture:** Design and architect scalable, robust, and maintainable systems that meet business requirements and performance expectations. * **Software Development:** Develop high\-quality, efficient, and maintainable code using industry best practices and relevant technologies. * **Risk and Issue Management:** Identify, assess, and manage major risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and implement effective contingency plans to mitigate risks, and escalate issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution. * **Data Integrity:** Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and other critical data by implementing robust data validation, verification, and error\-handling mechanisms. * **Collaboration:** Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. * **Code Reviews:** Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, maintainability, and performance. * **Problem Solving:** Identify and address technical challenges and roadblocks proactively, proposing innovative solutions where necessary. * **Quality Assurance:** Implement and advocate for testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing frameworks, to ensure the quality and reliability of software deliverables. * **Documentation:** Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and API documentation. * **Mentorship:** Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on technical skills, best practices, and professional development. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 10\+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a focus on designing and building scalable systems. * Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Java, Python, or C\#, with a deep understanding of object\-oriented programming principles. * Strong understanding of software design principles, algorithms, data structures, and database management. * Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP) and familiarity with infrastructure as code principles for deploying and managing applications. * Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills, with a track record of effectively leading and inspiring a team of engineers. * Proven ability to manage major risks and issues through effective contingency planning and proper escalation. * Deep understanding of system security principles and experience implementing security measures to safeguard systems and data integrity, particularly in the context of financial applications. * Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross\-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non\-technical stakeholders. * Previous work in developing and maintaining accounting or financial software solutions is preferred.