Staff Software Engineer (Java Backend)

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Job SummaryThe Product Software team at Equinix builds next-generation software products and architecture for our Equinix software platform and services offerings. We are looking for engineers responsible for developing consistent APIs with microservices, interacting with multiple consumers and abstracting complex Enterprise Application workflows. Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop platform services, and to collaborate with partner teams to understand their requirements and consumption patterns. Thus, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and product quality is essential. You will work closely with product engineering, architects and product managers.

ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipContribute to the technical strategy and execution for modular, event-driven, and scalable microservices supporting enterprise workflowsDesign and implement reusable frameworks and self-service modules for service onboarding, configuration, and lifecycle managementLeverage AI tools to accelerate software design, testing, and operations - e.g., AI-assisted code reviews, test generation, and root cause analysisCollaborate with senior architects and cross-functional teams on architecture decisions across customer, billing, pricing, and commerce domainsPromote design practices that improve maintainability, observability, and operational excellenceEngineering ExcellenceLead by example-building secure, reliable, and observable systems that meet performance and scalability goalsImplement and advocate best practices for API-first development, CI/CD automation, and DevSecOpsPartner with product managers and peers to translate business intent into scalable technical solutionsContribute to automation and AI-driven monitoring that improves reliability and accelerates problem resolutionQualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent5+ years of experience in building robust services, preferably on a Java - based cloud development stackSolid understanding of object-oriented programming, design and architectural patterns, and API designExperience with both SQL and NoSQL databasesExperience working on cloud-based SaaS/PaaS productsExperience working on cloud-based SaaS/PaaS productsExperience working within the agile process and CI/CD frameworksAbility to transition between programming languages and tool setsAbility to effectively communicate new ideas and design tradeoffsSuccessful candidate willBe a talent multiplier who gets the team around them to excelBe persistent, creative and driven to get results relentlesslyExhibit a strong backbone to challenge the status quo, when neededExhibit a high level of curiosity, keeping abreast of the latest trends & technologiesShow pride of ownership and strive for excellence in everything undertaken Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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