Staff Engineer

This is a hands-on, senior technical leadership role with direct accountability for architectural decisions, engineering standards, and operational reliability. The role requires close collaboration with business, engineering, infrastructure, security, and compliance teams, and acts as a technical reference point within the automation ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure automation solutions, reducing manual effort and operational risk.Act as technical owner for automation platforms and services, ensuring strong engineering standards, clean architecture, and long-term sustainability.Design and evolve microservices, event-driven, and API-based architectures, with mandatory use of containers.Partner with business, engineering, infrastructure, security, and compliance teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver production-grade solutions.Build, operate, and optimize cloud-native services on AWS, applying best practices in reliability, observability, and security.Lead the adoption and evolution of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to standardize environments and automate provisioning.Define, implement, and improve CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, deployment, and operational workflows.Ensure operational excellence, including monitoring, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of existing automations.Produce and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, standards, runbooks, and operational guides.Act as a technical mentor and reference, supporting and guiding senior and mid-level engineers.Mandatory QualificationsSoftware EngineeringStrong, hands-on experience with .NET (C#) in enterprise environments.Proven expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.Ability to write clean, testable, reusable, and maintainable code, applying solid engineering principles.Cloud & AWSAdvanced hands-on experience with AWS, including: EC2, Lambda, S3IAM, CloudWatchCloudFormation and/or AWS CDKDeep understanding of cloud-native architecture, security, and operational best practices.Containers (MANDATORY)Mandatory, hands-on experience with containerization using Docker.Practical experience with container orchestration, preferably: ECS and/or KubernetesProven ability to design, deploy, and operate container-based architectures in production.DevOps & AutomationStrong experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or equivalent).Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.Proven experience automating deployments, monitoring, and operational workflows.Strong command of Git, including pull requests, code reviews, and branching strategies.Domain / Platform Experience (Valued)Jira Administration, including workflow configuration, permissions, and automation rules.Experience with OutSystems for low-code development and system integration.Familiarity with OpenText BPM or similar BPM / process automation platforms.Previous experience in regulated environments (e.g., banking, financial services, insurance).Expected Competencies at AVP LevelStrong analytical skills and technical decision-making ability.Clear and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and operational reliability.Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.Long-term architectural mindset: "build for today, design for the future."Positioning NoteThis role is not execution-only. It represents senior technical leadership, with direct influence on architecture, engineering standards, automation strategy, and operational efficiency across the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02