About Rearc

At Rearc, we're committed to empowering engineers to build awesome products and experiences. Success as a business hinges on our people's ability to think freely, challenge the status quo, and speak up about alternative problem-solving approaches. If you're an engineer driven by the desire to solveproblems and make a difference, you're in the right place!

Our approach is simple — empower engineers with the best tools possible to make an impact within their industry.

We're on the lookout for engineers who thrive on ownership and freedom, possessing not just technical prowess but also exceptional leadership skills. Our ideal candidates are hands-on-keyboard leaders who don't just talk the talk but also walk the walk, designing and building solutions that push the boundaries of cloud computing.

Founded in 2016, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where creativity flourishes, bureaucracy is non-existent, and individuals are encouraged to challenge the status quo. We're not just a company; we're a community of problem-solvers dedicated to improving the lives of fellow software engineers.

Our commitment is simple - finding the right fit for our team and cultivating a desire to make things better. If you're a cloud professional intrigued by our problem space and eager to make a difference, you've come to the right place. Join us, and let's solve problems together!

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer for our team. This role requires extensive experience in researching, discovering, and understanding multiple complex systems, and designing data flows and architectures based on existing infrastructures, with a strong emphasis on Java. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills to interact with business teams and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Research and Discovery: Investigate and understand multiple complex systems and infrastructures.
• Architectural Design: Design data flows and high-level architectures based on infrastructure needs with a focus on Java.
• Collaboration: Interact with business teams to understand requirements, ask critical questions, and analyse data schemas.
• System Overview: Develop a comprehensive 10,000-foot view of overall systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient architecture.
• Leadership: Provide guidance and leadership in enterprise-level architecture.
• Communication: Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Java Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of Java to design and implement robust software architectures.
• Cloud experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

We're looking for: 

• Extensive experience in system design, high-level architecture, and enterprise-level application development.
• Strong expertise in Java programming with a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with distributed storage systems like DB2, Oracle, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
• Proficiency in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams or projects and implement features in existing systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex, nebulous requirements.
• Superior communication skills, capable of interacting with business teams and stakeholders. 

Your first few weeks at Rearc will be spent in an immersive learning environment where our team will help you get up to speed. Within the first few months, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with a lot of different tools as you find your place on the team.

Rearc is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Rearc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.