Staff Engineer, Software Engineering
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Salary$160k – $180k
LocationLos Angeles, CA - Century City
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 8, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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5+ years of professional software engineering experience
2+ years of experience working within a large-scale enterprise environment
Experience designing, developing, and supporting distributed applications and services
Experience working within Agile and DevOps-focused delivery organizations
Demonstrated experience across the software development lifecycle, from design through production support
Proficiency in two or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go
Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
Experience with source control platforms including GitHub and/or GitLab
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling
Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployment
Experience using Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code technologies
Experience with monitoring and observability tools
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating environments
Experience working with Jira or other Agile project management and issue-tracking platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Demonstrated ownership mentality with a focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement
Strong commitment to operational excellence and customer service
Full-stack development experience
Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400)
Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical production systems
Experience with automated testing frameworks and DevSecOps practices
Financial services industry experience
Skills
Java
C#
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Go
Microsoft Azure
GitHub
GitLab
Kubernetes
Terraform
Linux
Windows
Jira
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible savings account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Long term disability
Short term disability
Employee assistance program
Commuter benefits
Mental health app
Wellness app
Financial wellness benefit
New parent leave
Reproductive assistance
Adoption assistance
Emergency backup care
Matching gift program
Education sponsorship program
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our Cloud, DevOps, and Operations organization. This role is responsible for designing, building, automating, and supporting modern cloud-based infrastructure and applications that power critical business services.
The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, CI/CD practices, and platform operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence while driving automation-first solutions across the technology stack.
Candidates should possess strong development experience, hands-on cloud expertise, and a passion for building resilient, highly automated environments.
Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
Crew Lead, Cloud / DevOps / Operations
Direct Reports:
None
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain software solutions, cloud infrastructure, and automation capabilities that support business and technology objectives.
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Build and manage cloud-native infrastructure leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
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Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline application delivery and improve deployment reliability.
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Support enterprise platforms and applications through advanced Level 3 production support and incident resolution.
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Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions to ensure platform health and operational stability.
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Partner with development, architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
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Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
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Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
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Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
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Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and platform resiliency initiatives.
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Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and best practices to improve engineering capabilities.
Required Qualifications
Experience
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5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
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2+ years of experience working within a large-scale enterprise environment.
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Experience designing, developing, and supporting distributed applications and services.
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Experience working within Agile and DevOps-focused delivery organizations.
•
Demonstrated experience across the software development lifecycle, from design through production support.
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Full-stack development experience is preferred.
Technical Skills
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Proficiency in two or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar.
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Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
•
Experience with source control platforms including GitHub and/or GitLab.
•
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling.
•
Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployment.
•
Experience using Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code technologies.
•
Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
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Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating environments.
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Experience working with Jira or other Agile project management and issue-tracking platforms.
Professional Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
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Demonstrated ownership mentality with a focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
•
Strong commitment to operational excellence and customer service.
Preferred Qualifications
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Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or equivalent).
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Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
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Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical production systems.
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Experience with automated testing frameworks and DevSecOps practices.
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Financial services industry experience is a plus.
Reporting Relationships
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$160,000 - $180,000
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
Hiring process
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.