Software Engineer V

Experienced Level 5 Senior Edge/Cloud Engineer with 15+ years of expertise in software development, cloud computing, and Edge systems. As a senior technical leader, you will work closely with architects to drive architectural decisions, mentor junior developers, oversee large-scale development efforts, and ensure high-quality software delivery. This role demands deep technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and hands-on development in edge computing, IoT, cloud infrastructure, event-driven architectures, and container orchestration.

This hybrid role blends development, technical leadership, and architectural oversight to guide the team in delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Work with architects on the design and architecture of complex edge computing, IoT, and cloud-based systems, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Define and enforce technical best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines for development teams.
• Own the end-to-end system design, ensuring efficient integration between edge devices, cloud services, and data pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvements in system performance, security, and scalability.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend adoption to keep the system cutting-edge and future-proof.

2. Hands-On Development & Technical Expertise

• Actively develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance software solutions.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration between edge and cloud infrastructure.
• Implementation of event-driven architectures using Kafka for real-time data processing and analytics.
• Design, deploy, and manage microservices-based applications in Kubernetes with best-in-class scalability and reliability.
• Ensure efficient database architecture, schema design, and performance optimization for PostgreSQL and SQL-based solutions.
• Implement and oversee best practices for unit testing, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps pipelines.

3. Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to maintain high software quality.
• Provide technical guidance and assist in troubleshooting complex issues.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence across the team.

4. Strategic Direction & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to align software development with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define roadmaps, priorities, and architectural strategies for the development team.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development lifecycle.
• Advocate for best practices in security, scalability, and system reliability.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep expertise in .NET and REST API development, with a strong foundation in distributed system design.
• Extensive experience in Kafka and event-driven architectures, ensuring real-time and scalable data processing.
• Advanced proficiency in Kubernetes for managing containerized workloads, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Strong PostgreSQL and SQL database management expertise, including schema design and query optimization.
• Solid hands-on experience with Linux OS, shell scripting, and debugging applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Proven track record in building large-scale, production-grade software systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), including serverless computing, edge computing, and cloud security.<