Experienced Full Stack Staff Software Engineer – Web & Cloud Application Development

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a passion for driving technical vision and excellence in large-scale distributed systems? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we invite you to join blithequark as a Staff Software Engineer on our Customer Value track, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our Integrations Platform and contribute significantly to our growth. About blithequark blithequark empowers more than 60,000 growing organizations to thrive by taking the work out of document workflow. Our all-in-one document workflow automation platform helps fast-scaling teams accelerate the ability to create, manage, and sign digital documents, including proposals, quotes, contracts, and more. With a focus on work-life balance, kind co-workers, and creative virtual team-bonding events, we prioritize our team's happiness and well-being. Your Mission As a Staff Software Engineer on our Customer Value track, your initial mission will be to assess the Integrations Platform Architecture and establish its evolution roadmap. This includes evaluating existing systems, data flows, and scalability patterns, proposing technical improvements for maintainability and scalability. Your impact will directly shape the Integrations Platform's future and contribute significantly to blithequark's growth. Key Responsibilities * Define and champion the long-term technical strategy for the Integrations Platform, leading architectural design for complex, large-scale distributed systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security. * Engineer technical solutions that realize product strategy and synchronize technical vision with product objectives. * Proactively identify, analyze, and drive resolution of critical technical challenges and technical debt within the Integrations Platform. * Establish and enforce backend engineering standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks through code and architecture reviews. * Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tooling, and observability across the Integrations domain, leveraging all relevant engineering tools. * Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across multiple teams, fostering their growth, problem-solving, and autonomy. * Drive technical aspects of cross-team initiatives from design to production, influencing decisions and building consensus without direct managerial authority. * Contribute high-quality, well-tested code to critical backend systems, taking end-to-end technical ownership of features and improvements. Required Qualifications * 8-10+ years of progressive backend software development experience, with a significant focus on designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems. * Expert proficiency in Python and strong computer science fundamentals. * Deep expertise in Cloud Technologies (preferable AWS). * Strong understanding of database principles (relational and noSQL) and messaging patterns and tools (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, gRPC). * Proven track record in performance optimization, scalability, and reliability engineering for high-availability systems. * Comprehensive knowledge of application software architecture and system design. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts and influence diverse stakeholders. * Strong analytical and complex problem-solving abilities, capable of breaking down ambiguous problems and guiding multi-team solutions. * Demonstrated self-direction, proactivity, and ability to thrive autonomously in a fast-paced, iterative environment. * Proven experience mentoring, guiding, and educating other engineers. Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points) * Hands-on experience with iPaaS tools (Workato, Integration App, etc). * Previous experience in a SaaS company with a large portfolio of integrations. * Hands-on experience with Java or Golang. Benefits * An honest, open culture that emphasizes feedback and promotes professional and personal development. * An opportunity to work from anywhere — our team is distributed worldwide. * 6 self-care days. * A competitive salary. * Medical insurance. * And much more! Why Join blithequark? * We prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. * Our team is passionate about innovation and collaboration. * We're committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other basis protected by law. * We're an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you're a motivated and experienced software engineer looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply to this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We can't wait to hear from you! Note Using external recruiters/staffing agencies requires prior approval from our HR Team. The HR Team at blithequark requests that external recruiters/staffing agencies not contact blithequark employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining future professional relationships with blithequark.