Technical Lead Senior Software Engineer - Java / Kotlin

NinjaOne

18d•$190,000 - $330,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer, Java - Technical Lead at NinjaOne, you'll play a key role in enhancing our IT Operations product suite by designing and implementing scalable solutions and platform improvements. You'll contribute to new features and support existing functionality, all while ensuring our software meets the high expectations of our customers. In this role, you’ll be part of a team of engineers and technology experts, delivering mission-critical services that help our customers manage, protect, and maintain millions of endpoints and servers. You will have the opportunity to design and develop high-availability software systems that support our global operations. We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states - CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. We have physical offices in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL, if you prefer a hybrid option. We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can’t hurt: NinjaOne is built on Java, Kotlin, C++, Golang and Postgres, supporting millions of user endpoints and running as a scalable cloud service in AWS. Knowing large-scale datastore bottlenecks, asynchronous application design and client-server architecture will help you.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Java software development, particularly for product applications.
5+ years of experience with highly scalable systems.
Expertise in API design and RESTful services, with experience using frameworks like Spring (Spring Boot) or Jersey.
Proven experience in scaling systems and solving complex system design challenges.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) design principles and practices.
Proficient in relational database design and development.
In-depth knowledge of quality testing practices and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

2+ years experience with Kotlin is a plus.
Experience with caching systems, particularly Redis, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of large-scale software applications, ensuring high quality and adherence to our quality-first standards.
Influence critical architectural decisions, ensuring that systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives. Balance technical debt, performance concerns, and scalability with business needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical decisions and drive improvements. Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards across projects.
Take ownership of technical initiatives, proactively address challenges, and drive improvements based on data reported by support teams.
Advocate for and implement quality assurance practices, ensuring the delivery of robust, high-performance software.
Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to support the team’s success.