Software Development Engineer III - Distributed Systems

Description : About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Software Development Engineer - 3 to lead complex software development projects and drive technical excellence across our engineering organization.

In this senior role, you will be responsible not only for designing and developing scalable, high-performance software solutions but also for mentoring team members, influencing technical direction, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver products that meet business goals.

This is a critical position for candidates passionate about technology leadership and delivering innovative software at scale.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications and systems, ensuring high quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Own end-to-end technical delivery for assigned projects or modules, including architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering including code quality, design patterns, testing (unit, integration, performance), and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with product management, UX / UI designers, and other engineering teams to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges to ensure timely project delivery.
• Influence the broader engineering strategy by contributing to architectural decisions, technology evaluations, and process improvements.
• Participate in cross-team initiatives such as platform improvements, tool development, and automation to enhance engineering productivity.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscape to recommend innovative solutions that give the company a strategic advantage.

Qualifications :

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