About the job
About the Role
At april, we are in search of a highly skilled, innovative, and motivated Staff Full-Stack Engineer to join our team. You will be instrumental in defining the future of our platform while driving our mission to make tax processes seamless for everyone. Your role will involve architecting and developing scalable systems and tools that empower our teams to create outstanding user experiences swiftly and confidently. If you possess a passion for technical leadership, thrive on tackling complex architectural challenges, and aspire to make a significant difference for millions of users, we would be thrilled to have you on board. Candidates located in the New York City metropolitan area are expected to be on-site at least three days per week.
Responsibilities
Lead critical, cross-functional engineering initiatives from design through to deployment, ensuring both quality and scalability.
Engage in technical decision-making and foster knowledge sharing across various teams.
Work collaboratively with Product, UX, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated and data-driven solutions.
Assess and implement new tools, technologies, and methodologies that elevate engineering standards.
Lead by example, promoting service ownership, observability, and operational best practices throughout the engineering team.
Foster a culture of excellence, emphasizing clean code, thorough testing, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a senior, staff, or principal capacity.
Demonstrated experience in designing and building distributed systems at scale in cloud-native environments (GCP or AWS).
Expertise in backend technologies, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and REST/gRPC APIs.
Proficiency with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) and full-stack engineering practices.
Fluency in system design and architecture, adept at balancing scalability, performance, and developer experience.
Proven track record in shaping technical direction and enhancing team capabilities.
A strong passion for developing impactful, customer-centric products that are both data-rich and user-friendly.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; capable of working effectively across functions.
