Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Velocity Global Ltd
Job overview
The Senior Software Engineer, DevX role at Velocity Global Ltd focuses on improving the software development lifecycle and developer experience by optimizing tools, workflows, and infrastructure to enable faster, high-quality software delivery.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves analyzing and enhancing the SDLC, building internal tools for code building, testing, deployment, collaborating with engineering teams to solve productivity issues, leading CI/CD pipeline improvements, promoting best practices in code quality and automation, and contributing to documentation and onboarding.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years in software engineering with focus on internal tools or platform engineering in cloud native environments, experience with TypeScript, Postgres, AWS services, CI/CD systems, infrastructure-as-code, containerization, strong developer empathy, and excellent communication skills; preferred skills include open-source contributions, platform tooling experience, and observability tools knowledge.
Work environment and culture
The role requires in-office presence at the Palo Alto office, indicating a collaborative work environment focused on developer experience and engineering excellence.
Company information
Velocity Global Ltd is a company focused on enhancing developer workflows and software delivery processes, emphasizing cloud native architectures and scalable engineering solutions.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Developer Experience (DevX) team, working closely with software engineers, DevOps, and product teams to improve development processes and tooling.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the Palo Alto office and requires in-office presence.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its focus on improving the entire developer experience, leading initiatives in CI/CD standardization, and working on scalable internal tools within a cloud native architecture.
Company overview
Velocity Global Ltd is a leading provider of global workforce solutions, specializing in helping companies hire, manage, and retain talent across international borders. Founded in 2014, the company offers services such as Employer of Record (EOR), independent contractor compliance, and global payroll, enabling businesses to expand globally without establishing local entities. Velocity Global generates revenue through its comprehensive service packages, which streamline international hiring and compliance processes for its clients. Known for its innovative technology platform and customer-centric approach, the company has rapidly grown and established a strong presence in over 185 countries. Candidates should note its emphasis on agility, compliance expertise, and commitment to simplifying global employment.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience improving the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and your passion for enhancing developer experience, emphasizing collaboration with engineering, DevOps, and product teams.
Focus on your skills with TypeScript, AWS services (Lambda, EKS, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway, S3), Postgres, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins, showcasing your ability to build scalable internal tools and streamline workflows.
Apply through Velocity Global's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and ensure your application reaches multiple recruiters and hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Velocity Global's Developer Experience or Platform Engineering teams; ice breakers can include asking about recent improvements to their CI/CD pipelines or expressing interest in their approach to developer tooling and automation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'SDLC', 'developer experience', 'CI/CD', 'TypeScript', 'AWS Lambda', 'Terraform', and 'Kubernetes' to pass automated screenings effectively.
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