What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer (4066) position at Amyris, Inc.?
Amyris, Inc.
Amyris innovates to profitably deliver clean molecules to the world. In support of that mission, Amyris has developed an industry-leading platform for designing and building synthetic organisms and uses them to manufacture specialty chemicals. Our technology is being used today to make ingredients in a wide range of products including vaccine adjuvants, cosmetics, personal care, and foods paving the way toward alternatives to petroleum-based chemistry. The Software Engineering team at Amyris maintains a suite of integrated custom applications that make this innovative science possible.
As a Senior Software Engineer , you will play critical roles in managing stakeholder relationships, extending custom software applications with new features, managing integration tests, retiring technical debt, upgrading legacy systems. The core work of the Software Engineering team is architecting configurable software solutions in service of our internal stakeholders, empowering end users to customize features and workflows without requiring intervention from an engineer. This is a technical role that includes project management opportunities.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who embarks on green field projects with a cloud-first mindset and is also comfortable working with and upgrading legacy systems. Qualified candidates will have proven experience managing technical projects and cross-functional teams and be capable of working across the stack with proficiency in React, Python, and PostgreSQL. Additionally, exceptional candidates will have project management experience and be comfortable working closely with stakeholders to understand the evolving needs of the business while also mentoring junior team members. The current position will support a diverse set of stakeholder needs with ample opportunity for creativity, innovation, and skillset development.
This position will be based in Campinas and will operate on a hybrid work model, reporting directly to the team in Emeryville, California. Please submit your resume in English, as this position requires communication in English.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design & Development : Lead the architecture, design, and development of high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Code Review : Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain high standards of code quality.
- Problem-Solving : Investigate, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
- Agile Leadership : Manage projects to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality solutions. Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups while maintaining alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management from across the organization, DevOps, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Infrastructure to deliver impactful solutions.
- Mentorship : Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Architecture Leadership : Provide technical direction and leadership during project development, ensuring alignment with team and organizational goals.
- Process Improvement : Contribute to the improvement of development processes, including CI / CD pipelines, testing strategies, and codebase organization.
- Documentation : Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.
- Innovation : Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them to improve our systems and processes.
- Technical Strategy : Contribute to defining the technical roadmap and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
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