Staff Software Engineer in United States (# 1079)

About Us

Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets in numerous industries including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry. Our mission is to create compelling business solutions for the world's builders to easily and confidently exchange equipment. Learn more about us at: https://www.ritchiebros.com/ 

About The Team

Job Description

In this role you’ll:

• Work closely with product owners to understand business needs and conceptualize solutions to meet the needs.
• Define activities, sequence of events, and dependencies required to complete the project.
• Design the high-level architecture and collaborate with enterprise architects on design reviews and ensure it meets the required architecture and security standards.
• You are the key driver to delivery projects in collaboration with your team.
•  Participate in an on-call production support process.
•  Develop platform applications using Kafka, Java, Microservices, AWS technologies, Kubernetes, automated test cases, code coverage and deploy using automated CICD pipeline (CircleCI, Jenkins)
• Provide input into feature estimation and prioritization and building out product roadmaps.
• Support organizational changes regarding capability development, restructuring toward product-centric team models and transitioning to modern agile SDLC practices.
• Own key relationships both up and downstream of the platform teams to ensure delivery.
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for the safety and safety of your team, co-workers, and customers.

Responsibilities

Requirements:

• College diploma or university degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in an Tech Lead role.
• 8+ years of IT experience in analysis and design-related positions.
• 5+ years of AWS or any Native Cloud Architecture experience
• Hands-on experience with architecting IT solutions including modeling, business requirements gathering/analysis, and systems analysis.
• Experience creating Architectural artifacts (e.g., conceptual, contextual, logical, and physical diagrams, solution blueprint documents, etc.).
• Ability to prepare specifications and reports, deliver oral presentations, and explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
• Experience in performing complex analysis, consulting, and providing recommendations.
• Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies; web application design and integration experience.
• Highly self-motivated and directed with a willingness to take initiative and accountability for achieving results. Hands on programmer who can explore different technologies, perform proof of concept and help the development through the implementation.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to accurately analyze information, problem-solve, and make sound decisions.

Qualifications

What We Offer:

Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow around the globe, there will be many opportunities to advance your career – we’ve proven this throughout our 60+ years in business. And, we'll take care of you along the way.  Here’s how:

• Base salary + performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) with company match or RRSP with company match
•  Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Company Vehicle, laptop, smart phone, expense account

         Ongoing training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

EEOC

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.