Personio
Lead Backend Engineer
Personio, New York, New York, us, 10261
The Role: How you'll make an impact at Personio
This position is based in New York City, and in some cases a remote role can be considered for the U.S. East Coast.
At Personio, your work transforms the way millions of people experience work every day. Join our Product & Technology team, where we drive our customers’ outcomes by designing, developing and delivering innovative and high quality products. Be empowered to take ownership of your areas and make an impact on your team, our product, and our customers.
As a Lead Engineer, you will be a bar raiser in a mission-based team within the Personio Engineering organization, leading the team's most complex projects. All Lead Engineers are coding hands-on and are responsible for the technical strategy of the team. Additionally, based on your strengths you will be acting as a multiplier, up leveling the technical expertise of your team or diving deep into the most complex technical challenges - either way: we are relying on your technical leadership!
There are different areas and products where you can make an impact, either accelerating our established products or developing new ones. In your first interview, we can dive deeper into the different challenges to find the most exciting one for you, and in the meantime, you can check out our career page to find out more.
Role Responsibilities: What you'll do
Taking responsibility for delivery of larger in-team projects that may have a high level of uncertainty and risk, with a pragmatic approach to estimation, scoping and planning.Following and promoting best practices to solve higher complexity challenges by building reliable, performant and elegant solutions that are easy to work with.Owning the technical output and standards for the team, ensuring engineering and operational excellence.Actively involved in the definition and fulfillment of the team's strategy and bringing technical perspective into account.Giving useful and effective feedback, actively seeking to improve the entire team by regularly sharing knowledge and mentoring others.Stepping up, actively driving team topics and supporting other team members.Communicating with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership, targeted for the audience.
Role Requirements: What you need to succeed
Over 7 years of software engineering experience in building and designing scalable applications with over 2 years of experience leading software engineering teams to solve complex problems.Mastery of event-driven architectures, event-sourcing (Kafka preferred) and domain driven design.Experience with containerization and container orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes preferred) in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).Proficiency in different types of testing strategies (testing pyramid).Experience building a technical strategy and translating it into reality.A proven track record of enabling your teammates and amplifying their technical abilities by mentoring and coaching.Comfortable dealing with uncertainty and managing risk.Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Why Personio
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Our Benefits
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:
Receive a robust reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equityEnjoy 20 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)Invest in your future with a 401(k) retirement account and a Personio match of up to 5%Get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for yourself and your familyMake an impact on the environment and society with 2 (fully paid) Impact Days – one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiativeReceive family leave, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCaresGrow your skills with an annual personal development budget to use on professional memberships, external certifications, conferences, and moreConnect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrationsEngage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Salary Range
$185,000/year to $205,000 per year + equity + benefits.
Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s final level and final location. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include equity, or
benefits, if applicable.
Please also note that the information provided in this job posting is for general informational purposes only. The job posting is provided 'as is' without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Personio makes no representations or warranties in relation to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information contained in this job posting. By applying to this position, applicants acknowledge that they have read and understood this disclaimer and that Personio shall not be held liable for any reliance on the information contained herein.
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About Us
Bring your best. Make your mark. We’re using technology to revolutionize the way HR operates so that we can transform the way millions of people experience work every day. We move fast, challenge the status quo, and support our people as they shape their careers.
With over 10,000 customers and a team of 2,000 in eight offices around the world, now is the perfect time to join! We believe in hiring driven people who want to make an impact. So bring your best, and let’s build the future of HR technology together.
Discover our Personio Principles, that guide our mindset, behaviours, and the ways we work together:
Exceed Customer Expectations: We anticipate, prioritize, and solve for the needs of our customers.
Deliver Exceptional Results: We dream big and move with urgency to make great things happen.
Elevate One Another: We work together as trusted partners to amplify our collective impact.
Care to Challenge: We care personally and challenge directly to unlock our full potential.
Ignite Positive Momentum: We embrace the challenge with a positive mindset and celebrate our wins together.
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This position is based in New York City, and in some cases a remote role can be considered for the U.S. East Coast.
At Personio, your work transforms the way millions of people experience work every day. Join our Product & Technology team, where we drive our customers’ outcomes by designing, developing and delivering innovative and high quality products. Be empowered to take ownership of your areas and make an impact on your team, our product, and our customers.
As a Lead Engineer, you will be a bar raiser in a mission-based team within the Personio Engineering organization, leading the team's most complex projects. All Lead Engineers are coding hands-on and are responsible for the technical strategy of the team. Additionally, based on your strengths you will be acting as a multiplier, up leveling the technical expertise of your team or diving deep into the most complex technical challenges - either way: we are relying on your technical leadership!
There are different areas and products where you can make an impact, either accelerating our established products or developing new ones. In your first interview, we can dive deeper into the different challenges to find the most exciting one for you, and in the meantime, you can check out our career page to find out more.
Role Responsibilities: What you'll do
Taking responsibility for delivery of larger in-team projects that may have a high level of uncertainty and risk, with a pragmatic approach to estimation, scoping and planning.Following and promoting best practices to solve higher complexity challenges by building reliable, performant and elegant solutions that are easy to work with.Owning the technical output and standards for the team, ensuring engineering and operational excellence.Actively involved in the definition and fulfillment of the team's strategy and bringing technical perspective into account.Giving useful and effective feedback, actively seeking to improve the entire team by regularly sharing knowledge and mentoring others.Stepping up, actively driving team topics and supporting other team members.Communicating with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership, targeted for the audience.
Role Requirements: What you need to succeed
Over 7 years of software engineering experience in building and designing scalable applications with over 2 years of experience leading software engineering teams to solve complex problems.Mastery of event-driven architectures, event-sourcing (Kafka preferred) and domain driven design.Experience with containerization and container orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes preferred) in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).Proficiency in different types of testing strategies (testing pyramid).Experience building a technical strategy and translating it into reality.A proven track record of enabling your teammates and amplifying their technical abilities by mentoring and coaching.Comfortable dealing with uncertainty and managing risk.Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Why Personio
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Our Benefits
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:
Receive a robust reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equityEnjoy 20 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)Invest in your future with a 401(k) retirement account and a Personio match of up to 5%Get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for yourself and your familyMake an impact on the environment and society with 2 (fully paid) Impact Days – one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiativeReceive family leave, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCaresGrow your skills with an annual personal development budget to use on professional memberships, external certifications, conferences, and moreConnect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrationsEngage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Salary Range
$185,000/year to $205,000 per year + equity + benefits.
Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s final level and final location. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include equity, or
benefits, if applicable.
Please also note that the information provided in this job posting is for general informational purposes only. The job posting is provided 'as is' without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Personio makes no representations or warranties in relation to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information contained in this job posting. By applying to this position, applicants acknowledge that they have read and understood this disclaimer and that Personio shall not be held liable for any reliance on the information contained herein.
Apply for this job
About Us
Bring your best. Make your mark. We’re using technology to revolutionize the way HR operates so that we can transform the way millions of people experience work every day. We move fast, challenge the status quo, and support our people as they shape their careers.
With over 10,000 customers and a team of 2,000 in eight offices around the world, now is the perfect time to join! We believe in hiring driven people who want to make an impact. So bring your best, and let’s build the future of HR technology together.
Discover our Personio Principles, that guide our mindset, behaviours, and the ways we work together:
Exceed Customer Expectations: We anticipate, prioritize, and solve for the needs of our customers.
Deliver Exceptional Results: We dream big and move with urgency to make great things happen.
Elevate One Another: We work together as trusted partners to amplify our collective impact.
Care to Challenge: We care personally and challenge directly to unlock our full potential.
Ignite Positive Momentum: We embrace the challenge with a positive mindset and celebrate our wins together.
Apply for this job#J-18808-Ljbffr