Senior Software Engineer

Dentsply Sirona

. Define and drive architectural strategy for large-scale software systems and engineering platforms .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSuzhou • ChinaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and leading large-scale distributed systems, with a strong focus on cloud-native applications and platform engineering. Proven ability to influence architectural strategy and drive technical innovation while mentoring engineering talent and fostering operational excellence.

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Master's Degree In Computer Science10+ Years Of Software Engineering ExperienceExpert-Level Proficiency In GolangDeep Expertise In Software ArchitectureStrong Experience With AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform

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Hard Skills

Large-Scale Distributed Systems DesignCloud-Native Application DevelopmentKubernetes Ecosystem KnowledgeObservability PracticesReliability EngineeringDevelopment AutomationAI-Powered Engineering PracticesMulti-Cloud Architecture DesignTechnical Strategy InfluenceEngineering Standards Establishment

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipMentoring Engineering TalentCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformAlibaba CloudContainer Orchestration Technologies

Industry Keywords

Cloud AdoptionPlatform EngineeringOperational ExcellenceEngineering ProductivityTechnical Innovation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive architectural strategy for large-scale software systems and engineering platforms
Lead cross-functional technical initiatives impacting multiple products and teams
Design highly scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed architectures
Establish engineering standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organization
Drive cloud adoption, platform engineering, developer experience, and operational excellence initiatives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior engineers and technical leaders
Lead modernization, automation, and engineering productivity programs
Partner with business, product, and engineering leaders to align technology investments with organizational goals
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive technical innovation
Lead post-incident reviews and drive systemic improvements
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of software engineering experience
Demonstrated success designing and leading large-scale distributed systems
Proven experience influencing architecture and engineering strategy across multiple teams
Expert-level proficiency in Golang or equivalent backend engineering technologies
Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and platform engineering
Advanced experience building cloud-native applications and platforms
Expert knowledge of the Kubernetes ecosystem and container orchestration technologies
Experience driving adoption of AI-powered engineering practices, development automation, and intelligent software delivery capabilities
Strong experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Alibaba Cloud
Experience designing multi-cloud and highly available architectures
Strong understanding of observability, reliability engineering, and operational excellence practices
Experience leading organization-wide technical initiatives
Ability to influence engineering direction without direct authority
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills
Experience developing engineering talent and mentoring future technical leaders
Must be eligible to work in China