Senior Staff Software Engineer Java Jobs in Mississippi

Position Overview

With the next-generation Educational Technology (EdTech) platform focused on modern technology to power scalable, secure, and data-driven learning ecosystems, we are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our newly forming engineering leadership team. You will drive technical excellence, mentor junior developers, and make critical architectural decisions that shape our technology strategy. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, offering the opportunity to influence both product direction and engineering culture. This role combines full-stack development and infrastructure engineering, with full ownership of the product’s architecture, scalability, and innovation roadmap.

You'll work closely with senior management, product leadership, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Your decisions will impact system performance, maintainability, and our ability to scale effectively.

We're looking for an engineer who thrives on complex technical challenges, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to shape the engineering culture of a growing organization. You'll have significant autonomy in technical decisions and the opportunity to introduce new technologies and practices that drive engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Full Stack Development

• Architect and develop frontend, backend, and data layers.

• Build intuitive, accessible, and scalable user interfaces.

• Develop APIs and microservices for platform functionality.

• Ensure code quality through testing, documentation, and best practices.

Infrastructure & Platform Engineering

• Design and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or similar tools.

• Manage CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.

• Ensure scalability, availability, and performance.

Architecture & Technical Strategy

• Define system architecture and design patterns.

• Guide technology selection and roadmap.

• Balance scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Product Ownership & Collaboration

• Translate product requirements into technical solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across product and design.

• Act as the primary technical decision-maker.
• Partner with product team to translate market requirements into technical specifications
• Collaborate with DevOps and Client teams to ensure reliable deployment and monitoring
• Work with design teams to balance user experience goals with technical constraints
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Innovation & Future-Proofing

• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML.

• Drive continuous platform improvement.

• Adapt platform to evolving EdTech standards.

Security, Compliance & Reliability

• Implement strong authentication and authorization systems.

• Ensure compliance with FERPA, GDPR, and standards.

• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance tuning.

Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Mentor engineers and promote best practices.

• Define coding standards and engineering processes.

• Support hiring and team growth.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• 7–10+ years of software engineering experience.

• Strong experience in full-stack development.

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, Go, Rust)
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Expert level proficiency in Google Gemini
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and system design concepts
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and distributed systems architecture
• Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, and both SQL and NoSQL technologies
• Proficiency in backend (Node.js, Python, Java, Go).
• Proficiency in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Technical Skills

• Knowledge of machine learning, AI integration, or data engineering concepts
• Expertise in security best practices, threat modeling, and secure coding standards
• Experience with high-performance computing, real-time systems, or distributed databases
• Familiarity with emerging technologies like serverless computing, edge computing, or blockchain

Leadership Experience

• Previous experience as a tech lead, staff engineer, or similar technical leadership role
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and engineering project management
• Open source contributions or technical blog writing demonstrating thought leadership
• Conference speaking or technical community involvement
• Experience scaling engineering teams and establishing engineering processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $125,000 - $185,000 (based on experience and location)
• Eligible for hybrid schedule based on management approval
• Comprehensive health insurance with full premium coverage for employees
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting