Staff Software Engineer
Product Engineering | Hybrid in Chennai, TN, India | Full Time
Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, enrollment, and marketing platform of more than 7,000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, mass communications tools, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.
VISION
Finalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools.SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
You will be a key player in driving our engineering efforts across multiple teams and geographies. Your role will involve not only hands-on development but also influencing project direction, aligning initiatives, and delivering high-impact solutions.
LOCATION
Hybrid, Chennai, TN, India
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cross-Team Leadership: Drive alignment and collaboration across different engineering teams and geographical locations. Influence project direction and ensure synchronization of efforts towards common goals.
- Technical Mastery: Utilize your extensive knowledge in Ruby on Rails, React.js, and full-stack development to lead by example. Innovate and implement advanced solutions in specialized areas of our technology stack. Hands-on experience in cloud computing (like AWS, GCP, Azure etc.) and Kubernetes (services like EKS, GKS, or AKS). Ability to handle products in other languages like .net, python. Having knowledge about DevOps, IaC and Security concepts will be an added advantage.
- Project Delivery: Commit to and consistently deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Ensure timely execution while maintaining high standards of quality. Knowledge about various tools and NFRs (Monitoring and Security).
- Influential Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers across teams to align all to deliver the business goals as per effective architecture and the right technical solution.
- Strategic Problem-Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges with innovative approaches. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to navigate and resolve issues effectively.
- Collaborative Excellence: Work seamlessly with cross-functional and cross-geographical teams, demonstrating exceptional collaboration skills.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Python, Ruby on Rails is preferred; React.js/full stack experience is ideal.
- Strong tech. proficiency, architecture, and technology leadership skills are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in software development.
- Proven ability to influence and drive projects across different teams and locations.
- Demonstrated experience as a strong individual contributor with a track record of delivering results.
- Excellence in leading technical discussions and decision-making processes.
- Hands-on experience in handling cloud computing (like AWS, GCP, etc).
- Hands-on experience in serverless architectures.
- Good understanding of DevOps, DevSecOps tools and concepts.
BENEFITS
- Executive Engagement: Direct interaction and support from senior executives, offering significant opportunities for career visibility and impact.
- Technological Innovation: Access to the latest technologies with the freedom to explore and propose new, innovative solutions.
- Professional Growth: A nurturing environment for professional development and growth, focusing on individual talents and ambitions.
Link to All Staff Competencies and Mental and Physical Requirements
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of India. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within India is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.
DISCLOSURES
Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.