At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the architecture of Java-based SaaS platforms and solve complex distributed systems challenges.
- Company: Kaseya, a leader in AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a fast-growing company transforming the IT industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software engineering and experience with Java and distributed systems.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
About Kaseya
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive platform helps organizations efficiently manage, secure, and automate their IT environments, driving operational efficiency and long-term business success.
Senior Staff Software Engineer (Java, Distributed Systems & SaaS Platforms)
Why Kaseya? Join a fast-growing company that’s transforming the IT industry. At Kaseya, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a dynamic team, and develop your career in a high-impact role.
Job Summary
We're hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer to shape the architecture and evolution of Java-based SaaS platforms and shared backend services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for solving complex distributed systems challenges, leading initiatives across multiple teams, and improving the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of business-critical applications.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Define and drive architecture for Java-based platform services, distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven applications across multiple product areas.
- Lead complex technical initiatives that span multiple engineering teams, services, and business domains.
- Remain hands-on through technical prototyping, implementation of critical components, code reviews, and production troubleshooting.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Architecture leaders to translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions.
- Guide the evolution of cloud-native architectures, microservices, data flows, integrations, and shared platform capabilities.
- Drive improvements in system performance, availability, observability, security, and operational readiness.
- Establish engineering standards and reusable patterns for Java development, API design, testing, CI/CD, and production operations.
- Mentor Senior and Staff Engineers through architecture reviews, technical guidance, and cross-team collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of software engineering experience building production SaaS applications, distributed systems, or enterprise software platforms.
- 6+ years of experience developing production backend services using Java.
- Experience leading the architecture and delivery of technical initiatives spanning multiple engineering teams or product areas.
- Experience designing and operating distributed systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience leading architecture reviews and introducing technical standards or engineering practices adopted across multiple teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Java technologies such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Kafka, or similar frameworks.
- Experience designing cloud-native, microservices-based, or event-driven architectures.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
- Experience leading platform modernization, cloud migration, or large-scale re-architecture initiatives.
- Experience improving reliability, observability, performance, or operational practices across production systems.
- Experience integrating AI-enabled capabilities into production software or platform services.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT in engineering workflows.
Additional Information
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Senior Staff Software Engineer in Toronto employer: Kaseya Careers
Kaseya is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in cutting-edge technology.
