Senior Software Engineer - BackEnd Platform

Cyara is the world’s leading Automated CX Assurance Platform provider, enabling leading brands across the globe to build better customer experiences faster. Through automated testing and monitoring, Cyara accelerates the delivery of flawless customer journeys across digital and voice channels while reducing the risk of customer-facing defects. Every day the most recognizable brands, including Airbnb and NAB trust Cyara to deliver customer smiles at scale.  Our promise is Customer Smiles - Delivered at Scale, and as a member of Cyara’s team, you’ll be given the opportunity to bring that mission to fruition alongside our amazing community of fun-loving forward thinkers.  Interested to find out more about us?  Check out:  www.cyara.com

Want to know what it’s really like to join Cyara?  Check out this link to meet some real Cyarans and read about their individual career journey with us:  https://cyara.com/employee-profiles/

Cyara’s Values: 

At Cyara, our values shape everything we do. We're passionate about Delivering Excellence by putting the customer first, collaborating globally, and always striving to improve. We take smart risks and Innovate Boldly, setting new standards and learning from every experience. Integrity First is our cornerstone—we value humility, authenticity, and respect for diversity, building trust in all we do. We Embrace Curiosity by empowering you to experiment, learn, and grow in a dynamic environment. At Cyara, our values drive us forward, shaping a culture where innovation and excellence thrive. 

Cyara’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusive and Belonging: 

At Cyara, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embodies equal opportunity and champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We strive to cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, contributing unique perspectives and talents. Our commitment includes continuously evaluating and enhancing our policies, practices, and culture to align with our DEIB principles. We ensure a discrimination-free environment where individuals are evaluated solely on their merits and abilities, regardless of legally protected statuses such as sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or medical condition. By celebrating our differences and championing inclusivity, we enrich our organization, make more thoughtful decisions, and drive collective success. 

Job Function Description: 

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Product Engineering team at Cyara, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and optimization of the software solutions that make up the Cyara portfolio. You will gather product requirements from Product Management and turn them into working software that satisfies market needs. You will develop, revise, and maintain software artifacts and product engineering processes/methodologies to meet functional, scale, and performance criteria. 

• Innovative Software Development:Utilizecutting-edge software development tools to drive innovation, efficiency, and quality in front-end development. 
• Problem Solving and UX Delivery: Address challenging problems to deliver impactful UX solutions quickly, efficiently, and with high quality. 
• Scalable Systems Architecture: Contribute to the evolution of systems architecture, ensuring scalability with the growing demands of the business. 
• Collaborative Cross-Functional Work: Share knowledge and communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) across the organization to align front-end development with overall business objectives. 
• Problem Identification and Resolution:Analyze, identify, and address problems or bugs to ensure a seamless and error-free user interface. 
• Active Participation in Agile Processes: Engage actively in Agile team meetings, contributing to iterative development processes and adhering to best practices. 
• Mentorship and Reviews: Support engineers in their development through mentorship and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices. 
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet customer expectations and business requirements. 
• While this position does not require participation in an official on-call roster, Engineering employees are expected to be available to assist with troubleshooting Severity 1 or Severity 2 production issues as they arise. If contacted, employees should be prepared to respond and provide support, leveraging their domain knowledge and skills to resolve critical incidents.

• Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization and associated technologies.  

• Stays updated with the latest industry trends and technologies and willingness to learn new technologies 

• Solves problems of diverse scope requiring evaluation and ingenuity.  

• Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to develop effective solutions. 

• Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external personnel in own area of expertise.  

• Works effectively within a team to achieve project goals. 

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree.  

• Demonstrates proficiency in software development and the ability to work independently. 

• Strong programming skills in C# and .NET framework with experience in backend development. 

• Good understanding of microservices architecture and experience in developing microservices. 

• Familiarity with cloud computing services (AWS) and basic infrastructure management. 

• Advanced debugging skills to resolve highly complex issues. 

• In-depth knowledge of memory optimization and management techniques. 

• Expertise in network performance optimization and troubleshooting. 

• Advanced skills in designing and optimizing multithreaded and parallel processing systems. 

• Experience with version control systems like Git and basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop high-quality backend solutions. 

• Experience with AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for defining and provisioning cloud infrastructure through code. 

• Experience with AWS services such as Fargate, Kubernetes, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Elastic Beanstalk. 

• Skilled in working with CI/CD pipelines using Buildkite, CircleCI, and Jenkins. 

• Advanced understanding of web security principles and best practices, with solid experience in implementing security measures. 

• Proficiency in protecting against common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and XSS attacks, with a focus on maintaining robust security. 

• Strong skills in optimizing code, queries, and server configurations for improved performance and scalability. 

• Ability to mentor junior engineers on security practices and performance optimization techniques, and contribute to team-wide security strategies. 

Why you should join us: 

At Cyara you’ll have the opportunity to work with a group of people who share common goals, are driven by a similar passion, and value the expertise of their peers. Cyara is committed to being an  equal opportunity employer, focused on building and maintaining a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace; and a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. At Cyara we appreciate and welcome the fact that our culture is living and growing as we continue to evolve over time. With this opportunity comes the chance to enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and a work culture that's results-oriented, fast-paced and focused on continuous improvement, whilst maintaining a family first, team oriented, and ever positive atmosphere.

Cyara cares for its own - you’ll feel that on your first day - and you'll get the chance to work for a global, growing company, and an all-inclusive team of innovators. 

Interested? Know someone who might be? Apply online now. 

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