Versaterm

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The Company Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we’ve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy, we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations, better service and more just outcomes. Our teams are driven by innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. The Role The Staff Software Engineer specializes in Software and DevOps and is responsible for driving the team’s technical direction, fostering innovation, and ensuring the highest quality in our software development and operations processes. They bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership abilities to guide our engineering team toward excellence. What You Do Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to Software and DevOps Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Oversee the implementation and optimization of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations, to align technical solutions with business goals. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, advocating for their adoption to maintain a competitive edge. Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain high-quality standards. Address technical challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Ensure comprehensive documentation of system designs, processes, and standards. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of engineering teams. Performs other related duties as assigned to support team objectives, departmental needs, and overall organizational priorities. What You Bring Required Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience and training. Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering or DevOps, with at least 5 years’ experience in communicating with stakeholders as a project manager, business analyst, etc. Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, AzureDevOps). Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, or C# along with multiple frameworks. Working knowledge of Microservices, SOA, Monolith, REST, RPC, SQL, NoSQL, etc. Proven track record of collaboration amongst technical team members with focus on mentoring and guiding junior resources for growth. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions. Ability to articulate technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders that are technical and non-technical in nature. Asset Qualifications: Experience in industries such as finance, healthcare, public safety, or government. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Professional DevOps Engineer, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator. Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security measures in software and DevOps processes. Experience integrating and leveraging AI tooling in development workflows. Note: Due to the nature of our work with public safety agencies, this position requires compliance with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive, fingerprint-based background check. Please note that specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information on CJIS security requirements, please visit the FBI's CJIS Security Policy Resource Center. Versaterm is committed to fair and equitable compensation that is competitive, consistent, and aligned with the value each role contributes to our organization. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors, such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience, education, training as well as internal equity, market data, and business needs. In addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering, some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses. Versaterm does not use AI in the recruitment process. All stages of recruitment decisions are lead by people, including our qualified acquisition team and our experienced hiring managers. Versaterm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process and apply to the terms and conditions of employment. For more information, please contact info@versaterm.com.