Staff Software Engineer - Middleware

The Chamberlain Group LLC • Full-time • Oak Brook, Illinois, United States • $97.70k - $184.18k / year • 7h ago

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 50+ million homes, and 13 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

myQ by Chamberlain revolutionizes how users interact with their garage doors, lights, and other connected devices, delivering unparalleled convenience through cloud-powered remote access control, real-time notifications, activity history, AI powered automated solutions.

We are on the hunt for a Staff Software Engineer who lives and breathes technology—a leader with a relentless drive to push boundaries and deliver cutting-edge solutions. In this pivotal role, you will architect, develop, and enhance the core middleware that powers myQ's Cloud IoT platforms, ensuring they remain robust, scalable, and ahead of the curve.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Product, Marketing, QA, Operations, and Customer Service—to transform bold product visions into rock-solid technical solutions. Beyond delivering code, you’ll shape the very foundation of the myQ ecosystem, ensuring our products exceed customer expectations and set new industry benchmarks.

If you’re fueled by innovation, thrive on solving complex challenges, and are ready to lead the charge in the connected technology revolution, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a technical authority and key driver in the design, development, and delivery of innovative features, collaborating with product owners, front-end, middleware, DevOps, and firmware teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
Lead technical assessments, scope changes, and oversee the management of the codebase for critical business requirements, high-impact product enhancements, and complex change requests across multiple initiatives.
Architect and implement scalable, efficient, and robust software designs for high-complexity projects, working closely with solution architects and senior engineering leaders to ensure alignment with platform and business strategies.
Champion Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, to enable efficient development cycles, continuous integration, and high-quality deliverables in middleware development.
Facilitate and lead strategic technical discussions, including architecture reviews, design meetings, and pull requests, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and collaboration.
Drive adherence to best practices, coding standards, and platform design principles to deliver high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code.
Develop deep domain expertise in platform-specific frameworks, features, and middleware components, acting as a subject-matter expert and advisor across teams.
Mentor and coach engineers across the organization, building technical capability, fostering innovation, and cultivating leadership within the engineering team.
Collaborate with cross-functional domain experts—including infrastructure, database, security, and front-end teams—to drive cohesive solutions and seamless integration.
Provide technical leadership to offshore and onshore teams, ensuring alignment on architecture, feature delivery, and the reduction of technical debt.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and innovations, proactively identifying and introducing tools and approaches to elevate the myQ platform's technical capabilities and market competitiveness.
Ensure strict adherence to security protocols, including ISO 27001 standards, to safeguard the platform's integrity and customer trust.
Promote a culture of safety and compliance within the team, ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines and best practices.
Protect company confidentiality and safeguard intellectual property by adhering to established protocols for data privacy and security.
Commit to continuous professional development, leveraging workshops, professional networks, and industry literature to stay at the forefront of the field.
Actively contribute to team and organizational goals, driving initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes and set new standards for technical excellence.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
An advanced degree in a directly relevant area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job-related experience.
8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, encompassing design, development, and deployment of large-scale systems, as outlined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Extensive experience in creating technical documentation, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and deployment guides.
Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum processes, with demonstrated success in applying them to complex projects.
Proficiency with the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, Azure, SQL, and Visual Studio.
Hands-on experience with GIT, NoSQL databases, and messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
Advanced knowledge of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudFront.
Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for automated provisioning and management of cloud resources.
Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline, and experience with automated testing and deployment frameworks.
Experience in creating scalable, cloud-native architectures leveraging microservices, serverless computing, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In-depth understanding of software development and design principles, with a focus on building scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
Comprehensive expertise in cloud-based development and architecture, with a strong focus on AWS and multi-cloud solutions.
Exceptional ability to lead, collaborate, and provide clear technical direction to multiple development teams across diverse geographies.
Deep knowledge of CI/CD practices, tools, and deployment processes, enabling efficient and reliable software delivery.
Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues in distributed systems and cloud environments.
Proficiency in estimating work, supporting project planning efforts, and reporting progress to stakeholders at a platform and organizational level.
Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments, including IAM roles, encryption, and network security.
Demonstrated ability to leverage cloud monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Elastic Stack, or Datadog for performance optimization and incident resolution.
Experience with automated testing frameworks and ensuring high-quality software delivery through robust test pipelines.

The pay range for this position is $97,700.00 - $184,175.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.

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