Staff Software Engineer

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At TriNet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of software that solves complex business problems, and is scalable, secure, and easy to maintain. This position will drive the adherence of technology solutions to the company's architectural standards and business growth. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

•   Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable software systems. Staff engineers are responsible for designing and implementing complex software systems that meet the needs of the business. They must also be able to troubleshoot and fix problems with existing systems.   50%
•   Lead and mentor other engineers. This includes providing guidance on technical matters, reviewing code, and helping engineers to develop their skills.   10%
•    Consistently operate at a strategic level, influencing technical & non-technical decisions to achieve cross-team alignment on major near-term goals.   10%
•    Work with other teams to ensure that the software systems meet the needs of the business. Staff engineers must be able to work effectively with other teams, such as product management, QA, and marketing, to ensure that the software systems meet the needs of the business.   10%
•    Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in software engineering.     10%
•   Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, be able to think strategically, and make recommendations on how to improve the team's software systems.   10%

Required for All Jobs
•   Performs other duties as assigned
•   Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education   
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience   Required   

Work Experience

Typically 8+ years   Hands-on object-oriented programming in Java or Python and/or Javascript (UI) frameworks   Required   Experience in Architecting and Designing software solutions for enterprise-wide web application   Preferred   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong full stack development skills in Java or Python, including frameworks like Django   Expert
Experience with UI modern frameworks, like AngularJS or ReactJS   Expert
Experience with microservice architecture, end-to-end UI/API integration, and knowledge of API protocols like REST, gRPC, and graphQL   Expert
Experience in drafting coding practices and designing highly scalable, secure, and easy to maintain software solutions   Advanced
Knowledge of Caching technologies and DBMS technologies like MySQL, PostGres, MongoDB and designing the database schema   Advanced
Strong Problem-solving, communication and organizational skills   Advanced
Experience in building large scale platforms that deal real-time complex transactions, and ability to troubleshoot distributed systems   Advanced
Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)   Advanced
Experience with DevOps Practices including CI/CD pipelines and security best practices   Advanced

Work Environment:
Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable home or office setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this