At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the architecture of Java-based SaaS platforms and solve complex distributed systems challenges.
- Company: Kaseya, a fast-growing leader in AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on innovation and making a real difference in IT.
- Why this job: Join a team transforming the IT industry with cutting-edge technology and impactful projects.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software engineering, with strong Java and distributed systems experience.
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.
Founded in 2000, Kaseya was built by builders - and we're still building. We look for people who create rather than wait, who see a hard problem and lean in, and who treat challenges as raw material. At Kaseya, everyone plays a role in shaping the future of IT: whether you're in engineering, product, sales, marketing, customer support, or operations, your work helps protect, defend, and optimize IT environments across the globe.
We're building teams that grow, perform, and make an impact. If you're driven by the itch to make things better - a product, a process, a career - you'll fit right in.
Senior Staff Software Engineer (Java, Distributed Systems & SaaS Platforms)
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. You will partner with Engineering, Product, Security, and Architecture leaders to influence long-term technical direction while remaining closely involved in design and implementation.
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
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
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 Limited
Kaseya is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Java Software Engineering Leader. With a strong focus on employee growth, Kaseya offers numerous opportunities for professional development and encourages team members to take ownership of their projects in a dynamic SaaS environment. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from a supportive work atmosphere that values creativity and technical excellence, ensuring a rewarding career path.
