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Senior Staff Engineer

  2026-01-19     Motion Recruitment     all cities,AK  
Description:

A leading global financial services organization is expanding its Commercial Services technology group in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time, direct-hire position is based on their Desert Ridge campus (3 days onsite). The business unit focuses on all B2B and commercial products-an area experiencing rapid growth. They're seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer (Director equivalent) with a strong background in Java, React, and modern cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to drive large-scale architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and influence platform-wide innovation.

This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives on technical leadership without people management duties. You'll guide architectural strategy, mentor senior engineers, and champion innovation across distributed systems and enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, creativity, and deep engineering expertise. You'll gain exposure to global-scale systems, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and have the flexibility and support to continue advancing your craft in a collaborative, modern work environment. Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong experience with Java (or Kotlin), JavaScript, and React.js
  • Proven hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins)
  • Background in designing and architecting distributed, cloud-native systems
  • Familiarity with both RDBMS and NoSQL (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Couchbase)
  • Excellent communication and mentorship skills
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Prior experience leading architecture or modernization initiatives
  • Strong understanding of data engineering or AI/analytics integration
  • Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience in large-scale, global enterprise environments
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 70% Java / React development
  • 30% Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
Daily Responsibilities
  • 50% Hands-On Development
  • 25% Mentorship & Technical Leadership
  • 25% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer
  • Salary 225k base salary
  • Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by: Hayden Mastroeni

Specialization :
  • Java


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