Full Stack - Staff Engineer

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Works with product teams, analysts and other engineers to design systems and application software, and mentor junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis

• Understands, reads, and reviews requirements
• Works with Business Analysts to understand business requirements
  
  

Software Architecture

• Participates in architectural review process
  
  

Software Design

• Leads Features and multiple module designs
• Provides technical leadership to the team
• Evaluates and recommends adoption of open source
  
  

Development/Coding

• Develops backend services using Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, and integrates with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Implements responsive front-end interfaces using React, Redux, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Integrates with databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and caching layers like Redis
• Uses Maven for build automation and dependency management
• Conducts peer code reviews and enforces coding standards
  
  

Testing

• Develops unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and React Testing Library
• Identifies and resolves defects across the stack
• Develops test strategies and Recommends testing frameworks and tools
  
  

DevOps

• Defines deployment and release guidelines
• Defines and executes environment planning and cross-functional dependencies
• Documents software configuration management practices and educates cross-functional stakeholders on the processes and tools
  
  

Software Reliability & Support Engineering

• Captures, Consolidates, and maintains inventory of production applications, flows and systems for all the software engineering verticals
• Helps in preparing application support documentation
• Troubleshoots basic application issues with the help of knowledge base documents
  
  

Customer/Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and gather feedback
• Participates in sprint reviews and demos to showcase deliverables
  
  

Technical Project Management

• Provides level of effort (LOE) estimates and contributes to project planning.
• Works with technical project managers and product management teams to define schedule
• Provides status reports and release management progress updates
  
  

R&D/Innovation

• Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates new technologies
• Prototypes innovative solutions and promotes continuous improvement
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, React, Redux and related technologies
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle and related technologies
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Maven, Git, and CI/CD tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases like Cassandra, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or Redis is a plus
  
  

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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