Software engineer
- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
- Full time
- Compensation
- $150k-$200k
- Posted
- 2 days ago
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Company description About Publicis Sapient Most companies in the AI era do one of two things: they advise, or they sell you a tool. We do both. Publicis Sapient is a technology company that provides enterprise AI platforms and services, which means we build our own AI platforms and bring the strategists, product thinkers, designers and engineers who make them work inside the world's most complex businesses. It's where people and products shape the future of enterprise, and where your ideas actually reach the organizations that run the world. If you want to question how things are done, learn continuously and do the best work of your career alongside 20,000 people across 28 countries, you're in the right place. Come build with us. Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring We are committed to fostering and encouraging an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone and we believe great talent comes from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That's why we're committed to creating a hiring process where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and feel safe. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities including: race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion and value the diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths they bring to our teams. If there's anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible or comfortable for you, please let us know. We're happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process. You can contact us anytime at emeahiringteam@publicissapient.com. Your Safety Matters To Us At Publicis Sapient, we're committed to protecting candidates throughout every step of their journey with us. To help you stay safe from recruitment scams, please remember that our recruiters will only ever contact you from a Publicis Sapient email address. In some cases, we may partner with trusted, vetted recruitment agencies who will clearly identify themselves as working on behalf of Publicis Sapient. If you receive communication from any other domain claiming to represent us, please treat it with caution and contact us at emeahiring@pubicissapient.com Overview Why This Role Matters Publicis Sapient is looking for a Senior/Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java and cloud technologies to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend solutions. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience building enterprise-grade systems, a proven track record of technical leadership, and hands-on experience in the Healthcare industry. The role requires the ability to drive complex technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing software solutions. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to join an international global organization with a 'start-up' mentality. We highly value Openness, Collaboration, Learning Mindset and partner with our clients to drive positive outcomes. Where You’ll Make an Impact Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable backend solutions using Java and modern cloud technologies. Drive the technical design and implementation of complex software features and critical system components. Translate business requirements into clear technical designs, architecture decisions, and actionable delivery plans. Provide technical leadership and influence engineering decisions across multiple teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve system architecture, performance, reliability, and scalability. Review code regularly, provide constructive feedback, and promote engineering best practices. Support estimation activities, technical planning, and solution decomposition. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues, addressing root causes and mitigating risks. Ensure solutions meet high standards for security, quality, operational excellence, and maintainability. Define and monitor operational metrics, system health indicators, and reliability standards. Make informed technical trade-off decisions at both feature and system levels. Foster knowledge sharing, mentoring, and collaboration within and across engineering teams. What You’ll Bring to the Team Hands-on experience with Java and backend development frameworks. Advanced experience working with cloud platforms; Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is highly preferred. Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade, distributed backend systems. Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems. Strong understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, scalability, and performance optimization. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices. Strong knowledge of security, reliability, and operational best practices. Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives from concept to production. Experience collaborating with multiple teams and influencing technical direction beyond immediate project scope. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Experience in the Healthcare industry is required, including participation in at least two projects involving pharmaceutical systems, hospital integrations, medical records platforms, or healthcare data processing. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Additional information What You’ll Get in Return A fast-paced tech environment Continuous growth & learning Open feedback culture Room for own initiative & ideas Transparency about results & strategy Recognition & reward for hard work Working with a flexible schedule Medical subscription Meal tickets 25 vacation days Many others perks