Experian
Senior Staff Software Engineer, API Platform - Python (Remote)
Experian, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Compensation and Benefits
Great compensation package and bonus plan
Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
Flexible work environment, with the ability to work remotely, in a hybrid model, or in-office
Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
Opportunities for career advancement and growth within an award-winning workplace culture
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Architect and evolve a real-time API platform for scalability, low latency, and high availability
Lead design and implementation of platform-wide projects, including event-driven architecture and service mesh integration
Collaborate with engineering managers, product managers, and infrastructure teams to align technical execution with priorities
Bring complex projects from concept to production, influencing technical direction across multiple teams
Lead initiatives to improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of real-time APIs and associated platform services
What is Required (Qualifications)
10+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering focused on distributed systems and API design
Proven experience designing and operating real-time, low-latency API platforms at scale
Proficiency with protocols (HTTP, gRPC, WebSockets), caching, load balancing, and API security
Experience with at least one modern backend language (Go, Java, Rust, or Node.js)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and modern backend stacks (e.g., Node.js, Java, Go, or Python)
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
AWS and Python experience
Familiarity with API gateways, load balancing, caching, and observability tools (Kibana, Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus)
Experience with event-driven architectures, message queues (Kafka), and stream processing frameworks
DevOps knowledge including Docker and Kubernetes
Experience influencing technical direction beyond your immediate team
We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer.
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Great compensation package and bonus plan
Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
Flexible work environment, with the ability to work remotely, in a hybrid model, or in-office
Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
Opportunities for career advancement and growth within an award-winning workplace culture
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Architect and evolve a real-time API platform for scalability, low latency, and high availability
Lead design and implementation of platform-wide projects, including event-driven architecture and service mesh integration
Collaborate with engineering managers, product managers, and infrastructure teams to align technical execution with priorities
Bring complex projects from concept to production, influencing technical direction across multiple teams
Lead initiatives to improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of real-time APIs and associated platform services
What is Required (Qualifications)
10+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering focused on distributed systems and API design
Proven experience designing and operating real-time, low-latency API platforms at scale
Proficiency with protocols (HTTP, gRPC, WebSockets), caching, load balancing, and API security
Experience with at least one modern backend language (Go, Java, Rust, or Node.js)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and modern backend stacks (e.g., Node.js, Java, Go, or Python)
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
AWS and Python experience
Familiarity with API gateways, load balancing, caching, and observability tools (Kibana, Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus)
Experience with event-driven architectures, message queues (Kafka), and stream processing frameworks
DevOps knowledge including Docker and Kubernetes
Experience influencing technical direction beyond your immediate team
We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer.
#DataAnalytics #CloudComputing #APIManagement #TechLeadership #RemoteWork
#J-18808-Ljbffr