Staff Software Engineer

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Summary:
A Staff Software Engineer responsible for leading the development and enhancement of cutting-edge database performance monitoring applications. The role involves architecting enterprise solutions for scalability, reliability, and security, while mentoring the engineering team to achieve excellence in multiple tech stacks and platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Develop proof of concepts and transform them into product features leveraging new database capabilities.
• Lead architecture discussions, make high-level design decisions, and deliver complex, impactful features end-to-end.
• Promote engineering quality through consistent patterns, improved observability, and comprehensive testing.
• Innovate beyond current tech limitations to deliver collaborative and feasible solutions.
• Enhance the technical expertise of engineering and product teams and promote a culture of engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Advise on technical roadmap alignment with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Partner with product leaders to address customer pain points and translate them into robust engineering solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of industry experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of industry experience.
• Proficient in Java 11+, Spring Framework, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular (Nova Framework), SQL, and Tomcat Application Server.
• Experience in independently developing complex features across frontend and backend layers.
• Capability to drive problems from definition to successful completion independently.
• Experience with DevOps principles is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions in line with company strategy.

SolarWinds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SolarWinds will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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