Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Job description

Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world’s best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection against malicious open source, the only enterprise-grade SBOM management, and the leading open source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, quality, and innovative software at scale. As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central, the world’s largest repository of Java open-source software, we are software pioneers, and our open-source expertise is unmatched. We empower innovation with an unparalleled commitment to build faster, safer software and harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development. More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains. We are looking for a **Senior Full Stack Software Engineer** to join our dynamic engineering team in Colombia. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable applications across the entire software stack. As a senior engineer, you will contribute to **technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural decisions**, helping to drive innovation and efficiency in our engineering processes. ### What You’ll Do - **Architect, develop, and optimize** full-stack applications with modern web technologies. - Lead the design and implementation of **scalable microservices, APIs, and cloud-based solutions**. - Develop and maintain front-end applications using **React, Angular, or Vue.js**, ensuring a seamless user experience. - Build robust backend services using **Java, Node.js, or Python**, integrating with databases and external systems. - Drive **best practices in software engineering**, including code reviews, design patterns, and scalable architectures. - Work with **containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)** and cloud platforms like **AWS, GCP, or Azure**. - Optimize **database performance** with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) solutions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality software. - Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. - Ensure high availability, security, and performance of applications through proactive monitoring and testing. - Continuously improve **CI/CD pipelines**, development workflows, and automation strategies. ### Required Skills - **5+ years** of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, with a focus on scalable web applications. - Deep experience with backend development using **Java, Node.js, Python, or Go**. - Strong proficiency in **JavaScript/TypeScript** and front-end frameworks (**React, Angular, or Vue.js**). - Expertise in building **RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures**. - Hands-on experience with **cloud platforms** (AWS, GCP, Azure) and **serverless computing**. - Strong knowledge of **containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)** and **infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)**. - Familiarity with secure coding practices and software supply chain security principles ### Preferred Skills - A track record of **technical leadership** in driving projects and mentoring engineers. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a **remote-first, agile environment**. - A passion for **open-source technologies** and a drive to stay ahead of industry trends.