Staff Software Engineer - Backend

The role

You will design and implement scalable backend services and APIs. You will provide technical leadership and drive architectural vision for complex systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
• Drive the architectural vision and strategy for complex systems.
• Explore and integrate new technologies, APIs, and methodologies, including AI and ML capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop tailored solutions.
• Provide solutions to high profile customers with requirements that the product does not currently meet.
• Switch between different areas of responsibility and technical stacks.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of backend software development experience, with a strong foundation in Java and Spring Boot.
• 4+ years of experience as a staff / principal engineer, leading cross-functional and cross-feature initiatives.
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining large-scale, cloud-based web applications.
• A creative problem-solving mindset and a passion for researching technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset, with strong verbal and written proficiency in English.
• A collaborative approach, enjoying regular interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An interest in working on multiple projects and switching between different technical stacks.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• experience in an enterprise SaaS environment

About the company

Gong transforms revenue organizations by driving business efficiency, revenue growth, and improved decision-making. The Revenue Intelligence Platform uses proprietary artificial intelligence technology to enable teams to capture, understand, and act on all customer interactions.