Application Developer III, Platform Engineering

Herbalife • Torrance, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

THE ROLE: The Application Developer III is a senior engineer who helps compose, build, and improve the complex, secure, and scalable applications that power our business and customer experiences. This role drives technical building, supports and mentors junior developers, and works closely with teams across the company to deliver high-quality software. The ideal candidate has strong experience with backend systems, APIs, cloud-native architecture, and modern front-end tools. They play a key role in guiding our technical direction and guidelines. HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE: Help build and develop complex backend systems, APIs, and services using modern programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, .NET, Java). Lead the design and integration of scalable RESTful and event-driven APIs that support distributed applications and enterprise platforms. Develop advanced, performant, and accessible web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React, Shadcn, Typescript (or equivalent). Establish and enforce coding standards, build patterns, and guidelines, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and testable code. Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to design and support containerized, cloud-native deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Drive and facilitate technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews, providing guidance and constructive feedback. Fix and resolve complex production issues, performing root-cause analysis and implementing long-term stability improvements. Partner with product managers, UX designers, and collaborators to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Develop and maintain robust system documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and operational runbooks. Know the latest new technologies and industry trends, finding opportunities to improve architecture, tooling, or development processes. Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level developers, encouraging skill development and collaborative learning. Perform other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May provide technical mentorship or informal leadership to Application Developer I/II roles, but typically does not have direct reports.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more backend languages (Python, Node.js, .NET, Java).
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including cloud-native services and deployment patterns.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or equivalent) and data modeling guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems across the full stack.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to lead technical initiatives.
• 5–7 years in software engineering or application development roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade applications in an enterprise or high-availability environment.
• Significant hands-on experience with Git-based workflows, code review processes, and cross-team collaboration.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience mentoring developers or serving as a technical lead on projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help build and develop complex backend systems, APIs, and services using modern programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, .NET, Java).
• Lead the design and integration of scalable RESTful and event-driven APIs that support distributed applications and enterprise platforms.
• Develop advanced, performant, and accessible web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React, Shadcn, Typescript (or equivalent).
• Establish and enforce coding standards, build patterns, and guidelines, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and testable code.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to design and support containerized, cloud-native deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive and facilitate technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Fix and resolve complex production issues, performing root-cause analysis and implementing long-term stability improvements.
• Partner with product managers, UX designers, and collaborators to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain robust system documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and operational runbooks.
• Know the latest new technologies and industry trends, finding opportunities to improve architecture, tooling, or development processes.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level developers, encouraging skill development and collaborative learning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off.
• Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees