Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Summary of Job Description:

A Senior Software Engineer focuses on the server-side logic and infrastructure of web applications or software, ensuring functionality, performance, and security. They work with databases, APIs, and server-side programming languages to build robust and scalable systems that support user interfaces

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads the design and development of Server-Side Logic. This includes writing code for server-side applications, building and managing databases, and designing and implementing APIs that front-end developers and mobile applications can use to interact with the server
• Ensuring Application Scalability and Performance: optimize the application for high traffic and data volumes, ensuring it can handle millions of users and requests without performance degradation
• Implements IS policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent information processing operations and to safeguard information resources. Collaborate with IS disciplines to ensure services meet company standards.
•  Identifies and addresses performance bottlenecks, optimizes app loading times, and implements efficient caching strategies to enhance user experience.  
• Responsible for specific production services, ensuring that they meet the agreed customer requirements for functionality, support, and service levels.
• Maintains knowledge of developments in their service areas and incorporates new developments into the future services of the company.
• Works with peers, business partners, offshore development, and vendors to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid remote schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field required
• 5 years of professional experience developing scale services which will be used by millions of users, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment
• Experience with programming languages such as C#, Java, and Python
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior developers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P4: $108,500 - $152,500 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.

Salary : $108,500 - $152,500