Checkr is looking to enhance its observability posture and developer experience by implementing best practices and enabling the effective use of observability tools across the engineering organization.
Requirements
- 8+ years experience as a software engineer working with a focus on developer tools and productivity (Ruby, Python, or GoLang).
- 5+ years experience leading engineering projects/programs, with a focus on improving developer workflows.
- Strong understanding of modern observability frameworks and practices.
- Deep experience with microservices design, REST APIs, and common development workflow tools.
- Strong skills in collaboration, documentation, and communication.
Responsibilities
- Enhance our observability posture by implementing best practices and enabling the effective use of observability tools across the engineering organization.
- Define and implement golden paths for service building, including the development of essential components that support these paths.
- Lead architectural discussions with cross-functional teams to align on and drive engineering best practices.
- Develop the strategy and roadmap to improve the developer experience organization-wide.
- Design, build, and maintain core software tools and libraries used by Checkr’s engineering teams.
- Provide feedback and consultation to enhance development workflows and ensure our systems' reliability and performance.
- Communicate complex technical information and advocate for developer productivity initiatives to stakeholders at all levels.
Other
- Strong sense of ownership and proactive attitude.
- Thrive in environments where sharing knowledge is a core value and are motivated by aligning diverse groups towards a common vision.
- Excel in collaboration, mentorship, and innovative problem-solving.
- Passionate about enhancing developer experiences and optimizing tooling for efficiency.
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend
- In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
- Expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week.
