Staff Software Engineer

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Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software development, specifically in Java, Kafka, and database technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles, as well as a proven track record of delivering scalable and high-performance applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices in software development.

Responsibilities
Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications that leverage Apache Kafka for messaging and data streaming. Ensure that applications are scalable, efficient, and maintainable

Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable tasks

Database Management

• Implement and optimize database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security. Experience with both relational (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is essential

Troubleshooting

• Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues. Utilize debugging tools and techniques to ensure high availability and reliability of applications

DevOps Practices

• Contribute to the implementation of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus

Observability

• Enhance application observability through effective logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions. Experience with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack is beneficial

Agile Methodologies

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Contribute to the overall improvement of the development process

Continuous Learning

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Evaluate their potential impact on our products and recommend improvements

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in core Java and strong experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot

• Strong experience with Apache Kafka and message-driven architectures

• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases

• Familiarity with Dev practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus

• Understanding of observability tools and practices (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana LGTM+ stack) is a plus

• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React) is a plus

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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