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Who You’ll Work With
This team considers the full spectrum of people, tech, and process to help others at Bain achieve their goals. We aim to understand our partners in the business so well that our proposed architectures, apps, and automations really do improve their work lives. If you’re the sort of person who embraces change, who has an entrepreneurial spirit, and who friends and family still call for tech advice, this might be a great team for you. Where You’ll Fit Within the Team
The Staff Engineer I is a senior role who can independently handle a software module/function which includes technical delivery, stakeholder management and communication. The role is also responsible for aligning the technical delivery goals with product vision. The individual is also responsible for coaching and mentoring of the team from a technical delivery standpoint. This position works as a member of an Agile/scrum software development team focused exclusively on building and supporting Bain’s most strategic internal software systems. What You’ll Do
Technical Delivery
Provide module‑level technical leadership on teams developing and updating enterprise‑scale applications at Bain. Work as a member of an agile software development team with full participation in all Agile team events and activities. Take lead for the development of more complex components or functions with special requirements within a sprint, understanding the links between stories and desired outcomes and supporting the Engineering Manager and Product Owner with product strategy. Demonstrate strong knowledge of business and domain and support Product Owner and Engineering Manager in defining product roadmap and backlog by providing technical input. Assist junior team members in analyzing requirements and completing technical tasks. Help improve the infrastructure to optimize application development. Contribute to the design, architecture, and prototyping of applications and significant application upgrades primarily working with Engineering Managers, Architects, and Project/Product Managers. Prepare work estimates for committed components and support/review other team members’ estimates. Write unit test plans for committed components and execute and confirm successful completion of unit tests as part of the criteria for completion. Contribute to planning and participate in the testing and release of application releases. Provide ongoing support for applications already in use, including problem diagnosis and resolution, ad‑hoc reporting support, and database administration. Acquire new skills such as creating automation tests using Selenium, creating UX designs, DevOps, performing functional and load testing through internal/external trainings to be a T‑Shaped team member. Help ensure adherence to Bain development project process and standards within the agile team. Write and review technical documentation prepared by the team. Research
Contribute to evaluating and employing new and/or supplemental technologies necessary to deliver functionality for a given software application. Actively promote the research and evaluation of new tools and technologies beyond current product requirements that are likely to be used in future initiatives, and lead the presentation of findings and recommendations to the full Software Development team. Communication
Clearly communicate and exchange ideas across multiple fronts e.g., design, technical solutions. Demonstrate assertion in communication while working with team and stakeholders during crucial conversations. Show strong listening skills to recognize needs of a team‑member and act to deliver a great team experience. Participate in internal skill development by sharing concepts and technologies with the full Software Development team. Provide feedback to Scrum Master, Engineering Manager and Product Owner to improve team performance and share best practices across software group. Provide day‑to‑day technical guidance and mentoring to 1–3 less experienced engineers on the agile team. About You
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree. Demonstrated knowledge of agile software development methodologies and processes. Strong communication, customer service, analytic, and problem‑solving skills. Experience in managing a group of developers from a technical leadership standpoint. Understanding of core architecture of the product and ability to suggest new technologies and approaches as per the product vision. Ability to deliver the assigned work independently with high performance. Software Engineering – Technical Skills
Languages: C#, T‑SQL. RDBMS: Microsoft SQL Server. DevOps: Git Actions. Web frameworks/Lib: React. Caching: Redis, MemCache. Data Engineering – Key Technical Skills
Languages: T‑SQL. Data warehouse: Azure. DevOps: Git Actions. Automation/Low Code – Technical Skills
Solid understanding of relational databases and experience working with at least one RDMS (SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS Dataverse) and/or Web Services/APIs (REST or SOAP). Knowledge and exposure to IT infrastructure, network technologies (TCP/IP, etc.) and access management within enterprises. Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Leading RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, MS Power Automate, UiPath). Leading Low‑Code platforms (MS Power Apps, Appian, OutSystems). Leading workflow automation tools (MS Power Automate, Nintex).
PowerApps/Power Automate/Automation Anywhere 360 experience/certifications. Front‑end frameworks: HTML, CSS, React, Bootstrap, Angular. Agile ceremonies and artifacts experience/certification is a distinct advantage. .NET Framework experience is an advantage. Experience coding securely, including storing and retrieving secrets from key vaults (Hashicorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, etc.). Familiarity with various authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2, JWT, Azure Managed Identities, etc. Compensation
Base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service, and Bain’s best‑in‑class benefits package. In Illinois the good‑faith, reasonable annualized full‑time salary range for this role is between $138,500 – $165,500. In Massachusetts the range is between $145,000 – $173,000. The placement within this range will vary based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, training, and skill level. Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus
This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation. 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date. Benefits
Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays. Fully vested 401(k) company contribution. Paid Life and Long‑Term Disability insurance. Annual fitness reimbursements.
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This team considers the full spectrum of people, tech, and process to help others at Bain achieve their goals. We aim to understand our partners in the business so well that our proposed architectures, apps, and automations really do improve their work lives. If you’re the sort of person who embraces change, who has an entrepreneurial spirit, and who friends and family still call for tech advice, this might be a great team for you. Where You’ll Fit Within the Team
The Staff Engineer I is a senior role who can independently handle a software module/function which includes technical delivery, stakeholder management and communication. The role is also responsible for aligning the technical delivery goals with product vision. The individual is also responsible for coaching and mentoring of the team from a technical delivery standpoint. This position works as a member of an Agile/scrum software development team focused exclusively on building and supporting Bain’s most strategic internal software systems. What You’ll Do
Technical Delivery
Provide module‑level technical leadership on teams developing and updating enterprise‑scale applications at Bain. Work as a member of an agile software development team with full participation in all Agile team events and activities. Take lead for the development of more complex components or functions with special requirements within a sprint, understanding the links between stories and desired outcomes and supporting the Engineering Manager and Product Owner with product strategy. Demonstrate strong knowledge of business and domain and support Product Owner and Engineering Manager in defining product roadmap and backlog by providing technical input. Assist junior team members in analyzing requirements and completing technical tasks. Help improve the infrastructure to optimize application development. Contribute to the design, architecture, and prototyping of applications and significant application upgrades primarily working with Engineering Managers, Architects, and Project/Product Managers. Prepare work estimates for committed components and support/review other team members’ estimates. Write unit test plans for committed components and execute and confirm successful completion of unit tests as part of the criteria for completion. Contribute to planning and participate in the testing and release of application releases. Provide ongoing support for applications already in use, including problem diagnosis and resolution, ad‑hoc reporting support, and database administration. Acquire new skills such as creating automation tests using Selenium, creating UX designs, DevOps, performing functional and load testing through internal/external trainings to be a T‑Shaped team member. Help ensure adherence to Bain development project process and standards within the agile team. Write and review technical documentation prepared by the team. Research
Contribute to evaluating and employing new and/or supplemental technologies necessary to deliver functionality for a given software application. Actively promote the research and evaluation of new tools and technologies beyond current product requirements that are likely to be used in future initiatives, and lead the presentation of findings and recommendations to the full Software Development team. Communication
Clearly communicate and exchange ideas across multiple fronts e.g., design, technical solutions. Demonstrate assertion in communication while working with team and stakeholders during crucial conversations. Show strong listening skills to recognize needs of a team‑member and act to deliver a great team experience. Participate in internal skill development by sharing concepts and technologies with the full Software Development team. Provide feedback to Scrum Master, Engineering Manager and Product Owner to improve team performance and share best practices across software group. Provide day‑to‑day technical guidance and mentoring to 1–3 less experienced engineers on the agile team. About You
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree. Demonstrated knowledge of agile software development methodologies and processes. Strong communication, customer service, analytic, and problem‑solving skills. Experience in managing a group of developers from a technical leadership standpoint. Understanding of core architecture of the product and ability to suggest new technologies and approaches as per the product vision. Ability to deliver the assigned work independently with high performance. Software Engineering – Technical Skills
Languages: C#, T‑SQL. RDBMS: Microsoft SQL Server. DevOps: Git Actions. Web frameworks/Lib: React. Caching: Redis, MemCache. Data Engineering – Key Technical Skills
Languages: T‑SQL. Data warehouse: Azure. DevOps: Git Actions. Automation/Low Code – Technical Skills
Solid understanding of relational databases and experience working with at least one RDMS (SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS Dataverse) and/or Web Services/APIs (REST or SOAP). Knowledge and exposure to IT infrastructure, network technologies (TCP/IP, etc.) and access management within enterprises. Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Leading RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, MS Power Automate, UiPath). Leading Low‑Code platforms (MS Power Apps, Appian, OutSystems). Leading workflow automation tools (MS Power Automate, Nintex).
PowerApps/Power Automate/Automation Anywhere 360 experience/certifications. Front‑end frameworks: HTML, CSS, React, Bootstrap, Angular. Agile ceremonies and artifacts experience/certification is a distinct advantage. .NET Framework experience is an advantage. Experience coding securely, including storing and retrieving secrets from key vaults (Hashicorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, etc.). Familiarity with various authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2, JWT, Azure Managed Identities, etc. Compensation
Base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service, and Bain’s best‑in‑class benefits package. In Illinois the good‑faith, reasonable annualized full‑time salary range for this role is between $138,500 – $165,500. In Massachusetts the range is between $145,000 – $173,000. The placement within this range will vary based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, training, and skill level. Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus
This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation. 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date. Benefits
Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays. Fully vested 401(k) company contribution. Paid Life and Long‑Term Disability insurance. Annual fitness reimbursements.
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