Position Title: Sr Software Engineer (P4)
Company Summary:
Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand-connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$70B.
Role:
As a Sr Software Engineer, you possess specialized knowledge in Java ecosystems, coupled with proficiency in AWS cloud technologies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless and efficient service delivery across these critical areas. Your responsibilities will encompass designing, developing, and deploying software applications to align with the company’s technology strategies.
Responsibilities
- Design, code, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using a broad range of AWS services, such as EC2, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, and more
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, translate them into design specifications, and drive successful project outcomes.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, conducting code reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Identify and resolve complex technical issues, employing strong problem-solving skills to ensure the stability and reliability of software systems.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to optimize deployment pipelines, implement automated testing, and maintain production environments.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in the Java ecosystem and AWS cloud, applying this knowledge to drive innovation within the team.
Expectations
- Self-motivated individual who can handle ambiguous/undefined problems and think abstractly to deliver results
- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive as well as the ability to work well with diverse teams.
- Ability to effectively articulate and document technical challenges and solutions to business users and other technical teams
- Seeks to develop compelling insights and logical arguments to persuade others.
- Demonstrate curiosity and flexibility to diverse styles and perspectives that could drive business outcomes
- Mentor team members and conduct periodic learning sessions
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
- AWS Professional-level certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- 8+ years’ experience with a strong emphasis on the Java ecosystem and cloud technologies
- Experience designing and building cloud solutions using AWS services, with a deep understanding of their capabilities and limitations.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects from inception to deployment.
- In-depth knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and coding best practices.
- Java programming language and related technologies, along with expertise in frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
- Database design and optimization skills, encompassing SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Solid understanding of containerization, orchestration, and microservices architecture using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code concepts.
- Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
- Experience working in an Agile environment
Working Conditions: This is a remote role with the expectation of on-site/in-person collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter and may require up to 15-20% travel.
For New York City, Colorado, California, and Washington residents – The hiring range offered for this position is $148,000 – $180,000 annually. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 20% of annual salary and restricted stock. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)