Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer leading backend systems architecture with a focus on data modeling, APIs, and platform scalability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams at Inspiren to enhance senior living technology.
Responsibilities:
- Own the long-term vision and implementation of core data models and internal API architecture.
- Lead the charge on defining next-generation data architecture to support new product lines and business models.
- Architect choices that unlock velocity across teams, ensuring secure, reliable, and repeatable patterns.
- Teach modern best practices for systems design, API architecture, automated testing, observability, and security.
- Mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical design sessions, elevating the skills of the team.
- Improve engineering velocity by designing and rolling out a new, standardized API layer and automated testing practices.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in backend systems architecture, with deep expertise in data modeling, distributed systems and API design (REST and/or GraphQL).
- Proven ability to influence and lead technical direction without direct authority.
- Excellent communicator who can articulate complex technical concepts to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for mentorship and have a track record of elevating the technical capabilities of a team.
- Problem-solver with a pragmatic approach to addressing technical debt while enabling new features.
- High degree of humility, leaving your ego at the door, and are kind and thoughtful when working with others.
- Programming Proficiency: Expertise in backend systems with an emphasis on TypeScript, Node.js, and/or React.
- AI Adoption: Actively use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code) as a core part of how you work.
- Event-Driven Architecture: Experience with event-driven systems and technologies like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS IoT Core.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Proven experience with cloud infrastructure management and serverless applications.
- API Design and Specification: Experience with GraphQL or OpenAPI/Swagger.
Benefits:
- equity
- benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
- Flexible PTO
















