Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead

NinjaOne

. Influence critical architectural decisions and oversee implementation of complex technical solutions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Java software development and system design, with a focus on building scalable, high-availability software systems. Proven ability to mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and implement quality assurance practices while leveraging AI tools for enhanced productivity.

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Java Software DevelopmentSystem Design ExpertiseAPI Design and RESTful ServicesDistributed Systems PatternsRelational Database Design

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Hard Skills

JavaSystem DesignAPI DesignRESTful ServicesDistributed Systems PatternsRelational Database DesignQuality Assurance PracticesAI ToolsObject-Oriented ProgrammingDebugging Complex Database Issues

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingInfluencing DecisionsDriving Resolutions

Tools & Technologies

SpringSpring BootJerseyAI ToolsWebhooksThird-Party Platforms

Industry Keywords

Scalable SystemsHigh-Availability SoftwareTechnical StandardsEngineering Best PracticesCustomer Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Influence critical architectural decisions and oversee implementation of complex technical solutions
Apply system design expertise to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability
Balance technical debt, performance, and business needs
Make high-impact technical choices with minimal oversight
Evaluate trade-offs and set direction across the technical domain
Partner with product, infrastructure, and engineering teams
Align technical decisions and ensure solutions are practical and forward-looking
Mentor and elevate engineers across the organization
Establish technical standards and guide engineering best practices
Own complex, multi-team, large-scale initiatives
Identify challenges, drive resolutions, and incorporate customer support and operational data
Champion and implement quality assurance practices
Use AI tools in daily workflow and help the team adopt AI-assisted practices
Design and develop high-availability software systems supporting global operations
Deliver mission-critical services that help customers manage, protect, and maintain endpoints and servers
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of Java software development, particularly for product applications
5+ years designing and operating highly scalable systems
Proven experience solving complex system design challenges at scale, including identifying bottlenecks, quantifying improvements (throughput/latency), and clearly articulating personal contributions
Hands-on production experience implementing distributed-systems patterns such as Saga, CQRS, outbox, circuit breaker, bulkhead, event sourcing, and idempotency keys
Experience handling partial failures and building compensation logic
Expertise in API design and RESTful services, with experience in Spring, Spring Boot, or Jersey
Experience integrating APIs, webhooks, and third-party platforms
Experience designing extensible integration architectures
Proficiency in relational database design and development, including schema and data modeling, normalization vs. denormalization, indexing and partitioning, and efficient querying of large tables
Experience debugging complex database issues, including performance, data integrity, and migrations
Experience evaluating relational vs. non-relational stores
Strong command of object-oriented programming design principles and practices
In-depth knowledge of quality testing practices
Active, practical use of AI tools across coding, testing, debugging, and code review
Sound approach to validating AI-generated code before it ships
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
Must reside in the USA and one of the listed eligible states
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote flexibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Unlimited PTO
Opportunities for growth and advancement