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Gong is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join its engineering team in Dublin. This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in office) focused on designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, guiding them in best practices and architectural decisions. You'll drive the architectural vision and strategy for complex systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability across the platform. The role involves exploring and integrating new technologies, APIs, and methodologies, including AI and ML capabilities.
As part of a "special forces" team, you'll collaborate with Product, GTM, and R&D groups to develop tailored solutions for high-profile customers with unique requirements. You'll rapidly switch between different areas of responsibility and technical stacks, contributing to multiple products and teams.
Required qualifications include 10+ years of backend software development experience with strong Java and Spring Boot expertise, plus 4+ years as a staff/principal engineer in enterprise SaaS environments. You should have proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers, extensive experience with large-scale cloud-based web applications, and strong problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Gong's engineering culture emphasizes ownership, solving complex problems, and creating radical impact. Engineers are involved in the entire product creation process, not just writing code. The company operates with transparency and trust, offering flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
