Staff Software Developer - Backend Engineering

Overview Come join the API Management Platform Team as a Staff Software Developer. API Management Platform team builds end to end API Management Platform for Restful, GraphQL and Async APIs. Platform provides following key capabilities Provides Starter code, GenAI based tooling and SDKs for API Producers to produce world class APIs and API consumers to discover and consume these APIs with ease. API Metering and API Access Enforcement to monetize some of these APIs 3rd Party Application Developers to discover their API Usage in a self serve manner GraphQL Router with federation which serves all key Products of Intuit such as Quickbooks and TurboTax, at scale. As a Staff Software Developer on this team, you will be working with a team of very talented engineers and Architects to take the platform to the next level. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, use cases and drive project timelines Drive design and implementation of durable software solutions which are scalable, secure and easy to maintain Independently design the components that they are responsible for a given deliverable with minimal guidance. Actively seeks and incorporates design review feedback, also actively reviews design of peers and SWEs. Conduct code reviews, promote code quality, and ensure adherence to coding standards Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize architecture & code. Provide recommendations and best practices for Software Development Actively stay abreast of industry best practices, share learnings, and experiment and apply cutting edge technologies. Apply GenAI and/or AI/ML Techniques to accelerate Product Innovation. Leadership Responsibilities Strong leadership experience: Leading meetings, presenting, technical go to person Able to influence and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical people Ability to work with global teams across time zones Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, complex technical environment with high adaptability and flexibility Experience delivering results across cross-functional teams while maintaining effective working relationships "Self-starter" attitude and the ability to make decisions independently Develops talent and skills on the team through reviews, documenting and sharing standards, industry best practices and knowledge of Intuit capabilities. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their growth and development. Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science or related area or equivalent experience 8+ years of professional experience delivering enterprise class applications 6+ years of experience in building Highly Scalable Distributed Solutions using Java. Team player possessing strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills Strong hands on experience of developing highly scalable Microservices (Rest and/or GraphQL) Experience in designing and developing distributed scalable and highly reliable applications in Cloud. Experience with AWS or some other cloud provider.. Deep understanding of Kubernetes & Docker Expertise with unit testing & Test Driven Development (TDD). A passion for well written code, test-driven development, and engineering best practices. A win-together mindset. You cherish opportunities to help your customers and teammates to be successful. Good communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficient in programming, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, troubleshooting. Strong hands-on experience of operating and supporting applications/Services in Production Proficient in using AI Assisted Coding and applying GenAI/AI/ML Tools & Techniques Footer Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The Expected Base Pay Range For This Position Is Toronto $164,500 - $222,500

Lead the design and implementation of a scalable API Management Platform supporting Restful, GraphQL, and Async APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical requirements and mentor junior engineers to foster professional growth.

Requires a degree in Computer Science and over 8 years of professional experience, with at least 6 years specializing in scalable Java distributed solutions. Candidates must have deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS), containerization (Kubernetes/Docker), and AI-assisted coding tools.

• Cash Bonus • Equity Rewards

• KubernetesPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• DockerPreferred
• Amazon Web ServicesPreferred
• JavaPreferred
• GraphQLPreferred

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• Java
• Microservices
• GraphQL
• AWS
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Test Driven Development
• GenAI
• Distributed Systems
• API Management
• System Design
• Software Architecture
• AI/ML Techniques
• Code Review
• Technical Leadership
• Problem Solving

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level