Staff Applications Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-performance backend systems that scale efficiently.
• Lead technical decision-making and establish best practices for backend development.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system inefficiencies.
• Provide production support, including troubleshooting and resolving critical issues.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their relevance to our infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
   

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of C# / .NET, familiarity with ASP.NET and EF Core
• Ability to read and understand Ruby and Python code.
• Experience in creating efficient schemas and optimizing performance for complex queries and large datasets using PostgreSQL, MS SQLServer or Oracle databases.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native development.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of software security best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams effectively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and growth

The salary range posted below refers only to positions that will be physically based in New York City Metro Area. As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on many factors including function, level, candidate experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than New York City Metro Area, may differ based on the local market data in that region.

The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$180,000.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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