Senior Staff Software Engineer, Portfolio Accounting

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Ridgeline, you will lead the development of a highly scalable accounting engine, contribute to design reviews, and oversee the entire software development process. Your role also involves coaching and mentoring engineers, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive. You'll work closely with product teams, engaging with customers to refine solutions and enhance the software architecture in line with business goals.

To qualify for the Senior Staff Software Engineer position at Ridgeline, you should have a minimum of 12 years in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is essential, along with expertise in cloud-native applications, preferably on AWS. Familiarity with high-availability critical systems and production monitoring is also highly desirable.

At Ridgeline, Senior Staff Software Engineers will work with a range of cutting-edge technologies, including cloud services like AWS, AI tools, and modern programming languages such as Java or Kotlin. Additionally, you will have opportunities to engage with containerization technologies like Docker, ensuring that the engineering solutions developed are efficient and scalable across various environments.

The team culture at Ridgeline for Senior Staff Software Engineers is one that values collaboration, continuous learning, and transparency. You will be encouraged to take ownership of projects, share innovative solutions, and mentor fellow engineers. With a focus on a fast-paced, engaging work environment, the team prioritizes distinct ideas and fosters a supportive atmosphere where professional growth is nurtured.

Senior Staff Software Engineers at Ridgeline can expect a competitive starting salary ranging from $200,000 to $232,500, depending on factors like experience and location. Additionally, employees benefit from an employee stock plan, unlimited vacation, wellness and educational reimbursements, and comprehensive insurance plans. The company’s commitment to creating a valued workplace ensures employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects you've worked on involving cloud-native architectures, particularly those using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Discuss the impact of your contributions on performance, scalability, and resilience of applications.

To address this question, provide examples of your testing methodologies, including automated testing and code reviews. Emphasize the importance of a solid QA process and how you incorporate feedback loops to enhance quality.

In your response, describe your approach to mentoring, such as setting up regular one-on-one sessions, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging independent project ownership. Highlight any success stories that showcase your leadership style and the development of your peers.

Discuss specific tools and practices you've employed to monitor application performance, such as logging systems, APM tools, and metrics tracking. Illustrate how these practices led to proactive issue resolution and improved user experience.

Talk about specific challenges like cross-team collaboration or technology integration that you encountered. Discuss how you navigated these obstacles, involved stakeholders, and ensured successful project delivery.

Mention the resources you utilize, such as blogs, conferences, online courses, and community engagement. Explain how you apply new knowledge to your projects and contribute ideas to your team.

Outline your philosophy on automated testing, including TDD or BDD practices. Discuss how it affects software delivery timelines and overall product stability, stressing its importance in a continuous integration environment.

Share your strategy for balancing immediate project needs with long-term goals. Discuss tools or frameworks you use, like Agile methodologies, and how you involve the team in the prioritization process.

Be prepared to share an anecdote that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Focus on the situation, the innovative solution you proposed, and the tangible results it generated for the team or project.

Discuss qualities such as strong technical expertise, effective communication, or mentorship capabilities that align with Ridgeline’s values. Illustrate how these attributes have driven your success in previous roles.