[Remote] Staff Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Radley James is a high-growth technology company building a modern, AI-driven platform used by thousands of businesses globally. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to solve complex technical challenges, focusing on system design, production engineering, and technical leadership while shaping the architecture of a rapidly scaling system.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build foundational backend systems and servicesLead complex technical projects from concept to productionDiagnose and resolve challenging issues around scale, consistency, and performanceDrive architectural decisions through hands-on implementationEstablish best practices for distributed systems, APIs, and data ownershipPartner closely with engineering teams to guide large-scale refactors and platform evolutionMentor senior engineers and raise the overall technical barSkills8+ years of experience building and scaling backend systemsStrong background in distributed systems and high-throughput architecturesExperience evolving monoliths into service-oriented or microservice architecturesDeep understanding of system design, performance, and reliabilityExperience designing secure systems (auth, identity, access control)Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making high-impact technical decisionsStrong communicator with a collaborative, hands-on mindsetExperience with modern backend stacks (TypeScript/Node.js)Experience with cloud infrastructureExperience building internal platforms or developer toolingBenefitsEquityCompetitive compensation + meaningful equityCompany OverviewRadley James is a platform for career management that connects candidates and companies with job offers and vacancies. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://radleyjames.com/.