Staff Software Development Engineer (Java, SQL)

About This Role

Wiraa is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to lead the development of core infrastructure for OfferUp's consumer experience. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance microservices, setting technical direction, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technical strategy for your team aligned with business goals
• Design, build, and maintain highly scalable, reliable, and low-latency microservices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design new features and improve existing systems
• Identify legacy systems that require rebuilding or replacement, and lead modernization efforts
• Mentor and support team members to enhance their technical skills and performance
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure system availability and troubleshoot issues promptly
• Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize features, define project timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Maintain and improve code quality across existing applications and services
• Create frameworks and solutions that enhance team productivity and code reusability
• Become a subject matter expert in your area of ownership within the team

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Java and modern programming languages with solid object-oriented design skills
• Experience working with data-driven applications at scale
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems design
• Hands-on experience with AWS and other cloud infrastructure platforms
• Proven ability to develop scalable real-time microservices with high reliability and low latency
• Experience with load balancing, handling large data traffic, and system monitoring
• Excellent data structures, algorithms, and system design knowledge
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to perform data analysis and translate results into actionable business insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits