M05 - Senior Software Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who can independently deliver priority projects while contributing to broader platform and modernization initiatives. This role requires balancing immediate delivery needs with building reusable capabilities that benefit multiple systems.

The ideal candidate makes pragmatic technical decisions, manages trade-offs effectively, and establishes patterns that enable long-term scalability and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technical Delivery

• Lead and deliver priority projects with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Make pragmatic decisions balancing scope, timelines, cost, and sustainability.
• Support modernization efforts across legacy and modern platforms.
• Identify technical dependencies and risks early to prevent delivery delays.

Platform & Reusability Focus

• Design solutions with reusability and scalability in mind.
• Document architectural decisions and implementation patterns.
• Establish best practices and reusable components for wider adoption.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance.

Trade-off & Decision Management

• Evaluate build vs buy decisions considering operational complexity and constraints.
• Balance immediate delivery with long-term sustainability.
• Communicate technical debt implications and mitigation strategies.

Key Requirements

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong background in system design, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Experience with modern tech stacks (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Salesforce, cloud platforms such as GCC/AWS).
• Experience with both new development and legacy modernization.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, IaC, and observability practices.

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

• Ability to work independently while aligning with organizational goals.
• Proven track record of making pragmatic technical decisions.
• Experience contributing beyond project scope (standards, shared components, frameworks).
• Ability to explain technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Problem-Solving & Execution

• Strong analytical skills and root-cause problem solving.
• Ability to identify risks and constraints early.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience in government or regulated sectors.
• Experience with modernization, cloud migration, or platform transformation.
• Background in establishing shared frameworks or technical standards.
• Familiarity with social services, grants, or public service systems.