Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Applications
Ladders · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $237,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead cloud application design and delivery.
- Architect scalable data pipelines.
- Ensure data quality and reliability.
- Mentor junior engineering team members.
- Drive automation for customer processes.
About the role
Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications
Ladders is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications for a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead technical work focused on cloud-enabled scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of services powering namespace scalability and reliability.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure collected data delivers meaningful insights.
- Architect data pipelines to handle high throughput and operational data effectively.
- Establish and maintain data quality through schema contracts and anomaly detection.
- Set quality standards through code reviews and promote maintainability across projects.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and technical excellence.
- Identify opportunities to streamline customer processes through automation and improved tooling.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience designing and delivering production-grade backend systems in cloud environments.
- Proficient in at least one systems or backend language (Go preferred).
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems and understanding of concurrency, reliability, and scalability.
- Solid track record with data pipelines and storage systems, ensuring correctness and traceability.
- Experience in production operations, including observability and incident response.
- Ability to translate product requirements into technical plans effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO, 12 holidays + 2 floating holidays.
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums.
- Access to additional perks for learning and development, and professional memberships.
- In-home office setup stipend, along with other work-from-home support.
- Comprehensive mental wellness benefits including a Calm app subscription.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications
- Cloud Applications
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Delivery Excellence
- Architecture
- Backend Systems
- Distributed Systems
- Data Pipelines
- Go
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Cloud Applications
- Software Engineering
- Backend Development
- Go
- Distributed Systems
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Data Pipelines
- Cloud Computing
- IT
- Technology
- Remote
- US
- Engineer
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your experience in designing and delivering production-grade backend systems in cloud environments, emphasizing Go proficiency and distributed systems knowledge.
- Tailor your application: Clearly articulate how your skills in data pipelines, operational excellence, and translating product requirements align with the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role at Ladders.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on distributed systems concepts, concurrency, reliability, scalability, and data pipeline architecture. Be ready to discuss your experience with observability and incident response.
- Showcase leadership potential: Demonstrate your experience in mentoring junior engineers and your ability to influence architecture and technical direction, as expected for a Senior Software Engineer.
- Understand the company culture: Research Ladders' mission and values to articulate how your approach to ownership, technical excellence, and collaboration fits their environment.
Technical preparation
Practice Go coding and system design.,Review distributed systems and concurrency.,Understand data pipeline architecture.,Study cloud operational best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging system you designed.,How do you ensure data quality?,Share an experience mentoring junior engineers.,How do you handle conflicting requirements?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role at Ladders?
- The Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role at Ladders requires 5-7 years of experience in designing and delivering production-grade backend systems in cloud environments. Proficiency in at least one systems or backend language, with Go being preferred, is essential. Hands-on experience with distributed systems, understanding concurrency, reliability, and scalability are crucial. A solid track record with data pipelines and storage systems, along with experience in production operations like observability and incident response, is also necessary.
- Is this Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role remote or on-site?
- This Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role is a remote position, specifically for US-based candidates only. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.
- What is the compensation range for the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications position?
- The compensation for the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role ranges from $176,000 to $237,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Does Ladders offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role?
- No, Ladders does not offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role. Candidates must be US-based.
- What kind of benefits can I expect as a Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications at Ladders?
- Ladders offers comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO, 12 holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums, access to learning and development perks, professional memberships, an in-home office setup stipend, and extensive mental wellness benefits including a Calm app subscription.
- How important is experience with Go for the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role?
- While proficiency in at least one systems or backend language is required, Go is specifically preferred for the Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role. Demonstrating experience or a strong willingness to learn Go would be advantageous.
- What does 'delivery excellence' mean in the context of this Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role?
- In the context of this Senior Software Engineer Cloud Applications role, 'delivery excellence' refers to a commitment to high-quality, reliable, and efficient delivery of services and solutions. This includes aspects like scalability, maintainability, code quality through reviews, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.