About Us
Qoyod is a fast-growing technology startup that provides seamless cloud based, state of the art accounting solutions that transform traditional business environments into an integrated technology framework that accelerates accounting operations and empowers accountants to be consultants and effective decision makers. Qoyod has been recognized by the Fastest Growing Accounting Solutions Award for 2021 and granted the Best Place to Work for Award for 2022.
Job Summary
As a Staff Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of our engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions that drive the success of our projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products, adhering to best practices and standards. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.
Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
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System Design and Architecture: Design and architect scalable, robust, and maintainable systems that meet business requirements and performance expectations.
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Software Development: Develop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code using industry best practices and relevant technologies.
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Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage major risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and implement effective contingency plans to mitigate risks, and escalate issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
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Data Integrity: Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and other critical data by implementing robust data validation, verification, and error-handling mechanisms.
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Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
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Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, maintainability, and performance.
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Problem Solving: Identify and address technical challenges and roadblocks proactively, proposing innovative solutions where necessary.
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Quality Assurance: Implement and advocate for testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing frameworks, to ensure the quality and reliability of software deliverables.
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Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and API documentation.
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Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on technical skills, best practices, and professional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a focus on designing and building scalable systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Java, Python, or C#, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Strong understanding of software design principles, algorithms, data structures, and database management.
- Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP) and familiarity with infrastructure as code principles for deploying and managing applications.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills, with a track record of effectively leading and inspiring a team of engineers.
- Proven ability to manage major risks and issues through effective contingency planning and proper escalation.
- Deep understanding of system security principles and experience implementing security measures to safeguard systems and data integrity, particularly in the context of financial applications.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Previous work in developing and maintaining accounting or financial software solutions is preferred.
