About the role

Staff developer leading scalable data-ingestion software for Arctic Wolf’s cybersecurity operations. Driving architecture, delivery, incident response, and engineering mentorship.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of large-scale engineering projects from design through implementation and deployment
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers across the team
Create and review high-level and low-level design documentation
Drive software quality through coding best practices, unit testing, and test automation
Participate in Agile development activities including daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint planning
Ensure adherence to architectural standards, Definition of Ready, Definition of Done, and engineering best practices
Take ownership of production issues and identify long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
Develop reusable design patterns and scalable software solutions
Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver business outcomes
Influence technical direction across teams and help drive alignment toward target architecture
Coach and mentor team members through code reviews, pairing sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Lead incident response reviews and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Help prioritize work, unblock teammates, and ensure commitments are met with quality and timeliness

Extensive experience designing, building, and delivering complex software systems
Strong expertise in software engineering, system design, and modern development practices
Experience with Golang, Python, and related development ecosystems
Proven ability to lead technical projects and influence outcomes across teams
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and develop effective solutions
Deep understanding of software development best practices, including testing, automation, code quality, and architecture
Experience mentoring and developing engineers at various levels
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to align technical decisions with business objectives and organizational goals
A growth mindset with the ability to learn new technologies, frameworks, and domains independently
Candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews
Employees must follow internal information security policies, standards, and controls
Employment may be subject to background verification and additional regulatory, security, or compliance requirements

Equity for all employees
Flexible time off and paid volunteer days
RRSP contribution and matching
Training and career development programs
Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services
Family-forming benefits, enhanced maternity benefits, and paid parental leave
Variable incentive compensation
New hire equity grants