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Staff Software Engineer

MASV

MASV

Software Engineering
Posted on Oct 23, 2024

MASV is a dynamic and innovative company committed to making file transfers fast, easy, and secure. We prioritize innovation, reliability, and user-centric design in our products. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in steering the technical direction of our cutting-edge software solutions that enhance our users' experience and meet the highest industry standards.

Responsibilities:

  1. Engage with stakeholders across the company to understand business requirements and translate them into effective software solutions and contribute to the strategic decision-making process
  2. Architect scalable, reliable and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS while ensuring compliance with SOC2, ISO27001 and TPN standards.
  3. Pilot the development and maintenance of web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience and adherence to design best practices.
  4. Design, build, and maintain APIs, libraries, services, and systems to support MASV's file transfer infrastructure.
  5. Provide expert analysis and resolution for complex technical issues across the software stack, including cloud infrastructure, frontend web applications, and backend systems.
  6. Lead the enhancement of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality and deployment efficiency.
  7. Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and security trends to continuously enhance our software solutions.
  8. Facilitate a culture of technical excellence by promoting process automation and refining deployment strategies.
  9. Engage in code reviews, architectural strategy, and sprint planning meetings to maintain high standards of code quality and collaboration.
  10. Mentor engineering team members, providing guidance on best practices, and fostering a learning environment that supports professional growth and skill development.
  11. Document software design, architecture, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.

Requirements:

  1. Proven experience as a Software Engineer, with proficiency in frontend and/or backend development.
  2. Solid understanding of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and best practices, with experience in AWS preferred.
  3. Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Go, with experience in frontend frameworks (e.g., VueJS) and/or backend frameworks (e.g., Go, Express, Django).
  4. Knowledge of networking concepts, security principles, and web protocols (e.g., TCP, TLS, HTTP).
  5. Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
  6. Familiarity with database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling concepts.
  7. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
  8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Nice to Have:

  1. Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  2. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
  3. Experience with Go programming language (Golang).
  4. Familiarity with multi-threaded programming and building fault-tolerant distributed systems.
  5. Experience with A/B testing, tracking events, and data properties for web applications.
  6. Knowledge of design principles and user experience optimization

Note: You must be a Canadian resident and legally eligible to work in Canada to apply.

What we can offer you:

  • 💪 A competitive salary
  • ❤️ Comprehensive health benefits
  • 🏖 6 weeks of flexible paid time off
  • 💻 A monthly work-from-home stipend (we’re a fully remote org)
  • 🧠 A $3000 professional development budget annually
  • 😄 Full autonomy to grow, learn, and carve out your career path
  • 👌 Work-life harmony (we appreciate hustle but also a good night’s rest)