Staff Software Engineer

Advance English B2+/C1, Hiring, HR, IT, Staff, Technology
Costa Rica
January 10, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Function. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that enable our members to access their health data in real-time. You will play a critical role in leading our engineering efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, and security in all our systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer who is meticulous, self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a key member of our tech team, your expertise will be vital in shaping the future of our systems as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who is energetic, talented, and deeply committed to our mission of revolutionizing health technology.        

Essential Responsibilities 

  • Design and Development Leadership: Lead the design and development of sophisticated software solutions, ensuring that they are scalable, robust, and maintainable. Your role will involve actively coding while managing the team, exemplifying the balance between strategic oversight and hands-on contribution. Your expertise will guide the creation of systems that stand the test of time and scale.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage in meaningful collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring clarity in all engineering decisions. Your ability to bridge technical and non-technical domains will be critical for our collective success.
  • Strategic Project Management: Drive high-impact projects from conception to delivery, aligning closely with Functions strategic objectives. Your leadership will ensure that projects not only meet but exceed our goals.
  • Technical Problem Solving: Tackle and resolve complex technical challenges, setting a benchmark for engineering excellence across the team. Your problem-solving skills will contribute to the continuous improvement of our platform.
  • Innovation and Technology Advancement: Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends, and apply this knowledge innovatively to our platform. Your curiosity and drive to innovate will help shape the future of healthcare technology at Function.

Knowledge Base Requirements :

  • Event Driven system
  • microservices architecture

Standard Technologies:

  • Python
  • API: FastAPI
  • Cloud: GCP
  • Docker

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Proven Experience: At least 10 years of proven experience in software engineering, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity within a startup environment. This should include active coding responsibilities alongside team management, demonstrating your capability to lead complex software development initiatives.
  • Passion for Healthcare Innovation: A deep-seated passion for leveraging technology to enhance healthcare and empower individuals in managing their health. Your commitment to making a difference in the healthcare sector is vital.
  • Software Development Expertise: Extensive experience in software development, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GO, Rust, or Java. Your technical expertise will be foundational to our engineering efforts.
  • Cloud and Containerization Proficiency: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker), essential for developing scalable and resilient applications in todays cloud-centric world.
  • Engineering Principles: A strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices, including Agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). Your adherence to these practices will ensure high-quality, sustainable code.
  • Large-Scale System Development: Experience in building and maintaining large-scale systems, demonstrating your ability to handle projects of significant complexity and scale.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a knack for understanding and simplifying complex systems. Your analytical skills will be crucial in navigating technical challenges.
  • Remote Work Compatibility: Comfort with remote work and a track record of effectiveness in a collaborative, distributed team environment. Your ability to work independently and collaboratively will be key to our success.
  • Commitment to Learning: A continuous learner, open to questioning assumptions and dedicated to innovation. Your growth mindset will contribute significantly to our evolving platform.

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