Staff Engineer - Python/Node.js

<p><p><b>Job Description Staff Engineer</b><br/><br/>Location : Bengaluru, India<br/><br/>Experience : 712 years<br/><br/><b>About the Role :</b></p><p><br/>We are seeking a Staff Engineer to design, build, and scale next-generation systems for our products.

The ideal candidate is an expert in Python, Node.js, or Golang, with strong experience in architecting and delivering complex, high-performance solutions on AWS.<br/><br/>As a Staff Engineer, youll provide technical leadership across teams, influence architectural direction, and ensure engineering excellence in a high-growth product environment.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, and optimize large-scale, distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.<br/><br/>- Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.<br/><br/>- Contribute to and maintain system architecture, ensuring scalability and cost efficiency on AWS.<br/><br/>- Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and suggesting improvements.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term fixes.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Experience :</b><br/><br/>- 712 years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record in product-based organizations.<br/><br/>- Strong expertise in at least one programming language: Python, Node.js, or Golang.<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience designing and scaling distributed systems and microservices.<br/><br/>- Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS, etc.).<br/><br/>- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.<br/><br/>- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance technical depth with business needs.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with event-driven architectures and streaming systems (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.).<br/><br/>- Contributions to open-source or engineering communities.<br/><br/>- Prior experience influencing technical strategy across teams.<br/><br/><b>Why Join Us :</b><br/><br/>- Work in an environment that encourages innovation, autonomy, and technical mastery.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with exceptional engineers and product leaders to solve impactful problems.<br/><br/>- Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.<br/><br/>- Opportunities for career growth, learning, and leadership in a world-class product company.<br/></p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)