• Work with an agile team to develop, test, and maintain Q4 software applications • Write and maintain codebases with a high level of quality across all of your work • Develop and unit test applications in accordance with established Q4 standards • Contribute to designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining new and existing features • Follow Q4's software development lifecycle, committing and delivering on those commitments • Communicate clearly and regularly with team members and your team lead • Attend and contribute to company development meetings • Work closely with QA to produce high-quality code and automate according to QA requirements • Assist with the development of user stories and estimates • Ensure that software you develop is well documented • Undertake any other reasonable task that may be asked of you by senior management

• Architectural Leadership: Design and oversee the implementation of highly scalable, distributed backend systems and microservices using Java, Kotlin, and Python. • Data Strategy: Define the data architecture and modeling standards for both relational (SQL) and non-relational systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and high availability. • Streaming & Batch Processing: Lead the design of real-time data pipelines (e.g., using Dataflow, Pub/Sub, or Kafka) and batch processing frameworks to handle petabyte-scale data efficiently. • AI Integration: Drive the "AI-first" engineering culture by integrating LLMs, machine learning models, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns into production workflows using GCP Vertex AI. • Cloud Excellence: Optimize GCP infrastructure for performance and cost, leveraging GKE, BigQuery, and Cloud Spanner to support global-scale operations. • API & Ecosystem Design: Set the standard for API development (REST, GraphQL, gRPC), ensuring seamless integration across internal services and external partners. • Technical Governance: Conduct architecture reviews, define CI/CD best practices, and ensure the team maintains a high bar for code quality, testing, and observability. • Mentorship: Act as a force multiplier by mentoring Senior Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of firmware for wireless access points, setting technical direction and ensuring adherence to best practices. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and product management, to define product requirements and develop long-term technology strategies. • Lead the resolution of complex technical challenges, including low-level debugging, performance optimization, and integration with advanced hardware components. • Drive the implementation and optimization of wireless networking protocols (e.g., 802.11 standards) and ensure robust security features, including encryption, authentication, and secure boot processes. • Identify and implement opportunities for innovation in firmware design, focusing on performance improvements, power efficiency, and scalability of wireless access point solutions. • Oversee the development and execution of rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure the highest levels of firmware quality and reliability. • Act as the primary technical liaison between the firmware team and other stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance productivity and product quality.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of product features that align with technical strategy, quality standards, and functional requirements. • Develop full lifecycle code from development, testing, production, and subsequent fixes and improvements. • Participate in release planning, providing reliable estimations and delivering work that meets scope and quality expectations. • Engage in code reviews and other collaborative engineering practices. • Take part in daily standups, sprint ceremonies, and retrospective discussions. • Participate in security reviews of new development to help ensure compliance with Sophos security requirements and industry best practices. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues as a first responder in the team.