Staff Software Engineer at Torus in South Salt Lake, UT | USD150,000-180,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

aws serverless

backend design

sdk development

observability

ci/cd

security design

Mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities across the organization
Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IoT Core, Step Functions, and CDK
Design and implement intelligent automation and decisioning systems where appropriate
Build developer-facing SDKs, service contracts, and internal APIs
Design scalable backend systems, APIs, microservices, and data models that support customer-facing applications and internal tools
Build performant, secure, and maintainable backend systems using TypeScript
Work with Firmware and IoT teams on distributed coordination across hardware, cloud, and edge
Establish monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices
Champion engineering standards, best practices, and patterns for the organization
Constantly operates a computer and other peripheral office equipment such as a printer or mouse.
Collaborate with front-end engineers on modern web applications (React.js, TypeScript)
Evolve platform architecture for distributed, cloud-native systems in serverless AWS environments
Lead design reviews, architecture sessions, and cross-domain planning initiatives
Interface directly with stakeholders and customers to drive real-world impact
Identify and address systemic technical debt and architectural gaps proactively
Lead technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and disciplines
Create RESTful APIs, event-driven workflows, and orchestration layers for hardware-software integration
Collaborate on defining AI strategy and embedding intelligence into the Torus platform: recommendation engines, dynamic controls, decisioning, and support automation
Implement comprehensive testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
Design for security, authentication, authorization, and compliance from the ground up
Partner with the Lead Architect and engineering leads to drive technical strategy and decisions across multiple teams
Partner with Product and Design to translate user needs into technical solutions
Ensure observability, error handling, and reliability across distributed microservices architecture

Requirements

typescript

aws

ci/cd

docker

serverless

leadership

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.
Production experience with modern AI/ML systems examples include AWS Bedrock, agentic workflows (LangChain/LangGraph), and tool integrations (Model Context Protocol)
History of identifying and addressing architectural gaps before they become critical issues
Deep understanding of security, authentication, authorization, and compliance considerations
Proven track record building scalable APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systems at scale
Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), infrastructure as code, and observability tooling (Datadog, etc.)
Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and business audiences
High ownership mentality: Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just deliverables
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced startup environments requiring independent decision-making
Expert-level proficiency in modern backend development with TypeScript
Proven experience driving large-scale technical projects and influencing technical direction across multiple teams
Autonomous yet collaborative—you drive initiatives independently while building consensus and alignment
Deep experience designing and building serverless, event-driven architectures on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IoT Core, Step Functions, CDK)
Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
8+ years in software development, including 3–4+ years in staff, principal, or architecture leadership roles
Strong mentorship abilities with a track record of elevating engineering talent
Demonstrated ability building developer-facing SDKs, service contracts, and platform APIs
Adaptable—comfortable working at the intersection of hardware, software, firmware, and emerging technologies
Systems thinking: Ability to navigate complex systems and think at both architectural and implementation levels

Benefits

Torus paid Life with option to purchase additional coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Rewards Package including equity
Human-centered Paid Time Off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.
Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
Complete lifecycle ownership: From prototyping and architecture through deployment, operations, and long-term support
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Peer Recognition Program

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

all candidates are subject to a background check.

Company

Overview

£1 billion

Housing Programme Investment

The company is fuelling a programme to build 5,600 homes by 2026, combining affordable rent, shared ownership, and private sale.

5,600 homes

Homes by 2026

The firm's ambitious target to address regional housing shortages through a mix of affordable and private housing options.

40,000 homes

Managed Properties

Currently manages a significant portfolio of homes across multiple regions, directly impacting local communities.

£73 million

Annual Turnover

The company's annual revenue reflects its substantial role in the housing market and community development.

Born from a mission to 'grow stronger communities', the group has emerged as the North West's largest provider of homes and place renewal.
Its signature developments include large regeneration projects, such as 400-home schemes, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive community revitalization.
PROFITS from its services and development arm are reinvested into community facilities and local economies.
The team specializes in transforming brownfield sites into vibrant neighborhoods, exemplified by developments like 150 homes in Leigh and Wigan and a 295-home scheme in St Helens.
Uniquely, its commercial house-building arm operates like a developer, combining private sale with rented housing options—a rare approach among housing providers.

Culture + Values

People work hard and at pace, knowing they are supported by their colleagues.
People are free to be themselves, respecting and valuing each other's contributions. This leads to better decisions and shared goals that positively impact their communities.
People take ownership, focusing on solutions. They assume individual and collective responsibility for their actions.
People are supportive and take pride in what they do for others and their customers.
People are committed and work together as a team to achieve great results.

Environment + Sustainability

£21.2m Retrofit

Liverpool Region Retrofit Programme

Successfully completed a £21.2 million retrofit programme across 695 homes in the Liverpool region, improving energy efficiency from EPC D to C ratings.

£12.9m Spent

Energy Efficiency Improvements

Invested £12.9 million in 2021/22 on energy efficiency upgrades, including £3.7 million across 337 homes, resulting in a 176-tonne CO₂ reduction annually.

74% Carbon Cut

Water-Sourced Heat Pump

The Hartley Locks development utilizes a water-sourced heat pump via district heating, achieving a significant 74% reduction in carbon emissions.

2030-2040 Targets

Regional Net Zero Alignment

Commitment to net zero targets aligned with regional goals, aiming for 2030 in Warrington and 2040 in the Liverpool City Region.

Completed first net zero carbon new-build development (Oakdale Road) featuring PV solar panels, air-source heat pump, and EPC A rating.
Invested £1.5m in Modern Methods of Construction to build zero-carbon modular homes.
Delivered £1.6m retrofit at Kirk Street (42 flats) in September 2024, part of the broader 695-home programme to reduce carbon emissions and energy bills.

Inclusion & Diversity

Annual Reports 2023-24

Inclusion Reports Published

The company has been publishing annual inclusion reports since 2023, with the 2024 report highlighting key initiatives and insights.

2024 Report

Customer Insights Survey

The 2024 inclusion report includes a detailed customer insights survey, focusing on understanding customer needs.

5 Networks

Colleague Networks Established

The company has established five colleague networks to support diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

25,000 Participants

Liverpool Pride March

The company was part of Liverpool's largest Pride March, demonstrating its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion with 25,000 participants.

Committed to a culture where everyone can thrive: treated fairly and respectfully, uniqueness celebrated, belonging for all.
Taking targeted action on sexual orientation, race, gender, age, and disability.
All colleagues completed Customer Excellence training, pledging a better understanding of each customer.
Supported national awareness events: International Women’s Day, Neurodiversity Week, Pride, Disability Pride, Black History Month.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024: implemented recruitment bias training, inclusive job descriptions, accessible printed materials.

Articles

Explore Torus

Supported housing

Your Housing Options

Role

Description

aws serverless

backend design

sdk development

observability

ci/cd

security design

Mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities across the organization
Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IoT Core, Step Functions, and CDK
Design and implement intelligent automation and decisioning systems where appropriate
Build developer-facing SDKs, service contracts, and internal APIs
Design scalable backend systems, APIs, microservices, and data models that support customer-facing applications and internal tools
Build performant, secure, and maintainable backend systems using TypeScript
Work with Firmware and IoT teams on distributed coordination across hardware, cloud, and edge
Establish monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices
Champion engineering standards, best practices, and patterns for the organization
Constantly operates a computer and other peripheral office equipment such as a printer or mouse.
Collaborate with front-end engineers on modern web applications (React.js, TypeScript)
Evolve platform architecture for distributed, cloud-native systems in serverless AWS environments
Lead design reviews, architecture sessions, and cross-domain planning initiatives
Interface directly with stakeholders and customers to drive real-world impact
Identify and address systemic technical debt and architectural gaps proactively
Lead technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and disciplines
Create RESTful APIs, event-driven workflows, and orchestration layers for hardware-software integration
Collaborate on defining AI strategy and embedding intelligence into the Torus platform: recommendation engines, dynamic controls, decisioning, and support automation
Implement comprehensive testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
Design for security, authentication, authorization, and compliance from the ground up
Partner with the Lead Architect and engineering leads to drive technical strategy and decisions across multiple teams
Partner with Product and Design to translate user needs into technical solutions
Ensure observability, error handling, and reliability across distributed microservices architecture

Requirements

typescript

aws

ci/cd

docker

serverless

leadership

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.
Production experience with modern AI/ML systems examples include AWS Bedrock, agentic workflows (LangChain/LangGraph), and tool integrations (Model Context Protocol)
History of identifying and addressing architectural gaps before they become critical issues
Deep understanding of security, authentication, authorization, and compliance considerations
Proven track record building scalable APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systems at scale
Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), infrastructure as code, and observability tooling (Datadog, etc.)
Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and business audiences
High ownership mentality: Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just deliverables
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced startup environments requiring independent decision-making
Expert-level proficiency in modern backend development with TypeScript
Proven experience driving large-scale technical projects and influencing technical direction across multiple teams
Autonomous yet collaborative—you drive initiatives independently while building consensus and alignment
Deep experience designing and building serverless, event-driven architectures on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IoT Core, Step Functions, CDK)
Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
8+ years in software development, including 3–4+ years in staff, principal, or architecture leadership roles
Strong mentorship abilities with a track record of elevating engineering talent
Demonstrated ability building developer-facing SDKs, service contracts, and platform APIs
Adaptable—comfortable working at the intersection of hardware, software, firmware, and emerging technologies
Systems thinking: Ability to navigate complex systems and think at both architectural and implementation levels

Benefits

Torus paid Life with option to purchase additional coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Rewards Package including equity
Human-centered Paid Time Off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.
Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
Complete lifecycle ownership: From prototyping and architecture through deployment, operations, and long-term support
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Peer Recognition Program

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

all candidates are subject to a background check.

Company

Overview

£1 billion

Housing Programme Investment

The company is fuelling a programme to build 5,600 homes by 2026, combining affordable rent, shared ownership, and private sale.

5,600 homes

Homes by 2026

The firm's ambitious target to address regional housing shortages through a mix of affordable and private housing options.

40,000 homes

Managed Properties

Currently manages a significant portfolio of homes across multiple regions, directly impacting local communities.

£73 million

Annual Turnover

The company's annual revenue reflects its substantial role in the housing market and community development.

Born from a mission to 'grow stronger communities', the group has emerged as the North West's largest provider of homes and place renewal.
Its signature developments include large regeneration projects, such as 400-home schemes, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive community revitalization.
PROFITS from its services and development arm are reinvested into community facilities and local economies.
The team specializes in transforming brownfield sites into vibrant neighborhoods, exemplified by developments like 150 homes in Leigh and Wigan and a 295-home scheme in St Helens.
Uniquely, its commercial house-building arm operates like a developer, combining private sale with rented housing options—a rare approach among housing providers.

Culture + Values

People work hard and at pace, knowing they are supported by their colleagues.
People are free to be themselves, respecting and valuing each other's contributions. This leads to better decisions and shared goals that positively impact their communities.
People take ownership, focusing on solutions. They assume individual and collective responsibility for their actions.
People are supportive and take pride in what they do for others and their customers.
People are committed and work together as a team to achieve great results.

Environment + Sustainability

£21.2m Retrofit

Liverpool Region Retrofit Programme

Successfully completed a £21.2 million retrofit programme across 695 homes in the Liverpool region, improving energy efficiency from EPC D to C ratings.

£12.9m Spent

Energy Efficiency Improvements

Invested £12.9 million in 2021/22 on energy efficiency upgrades, including £3.7 million across 337 homes, resulting in a 176-tonne CO₂ reduction annually.

74% Carbon Cut

Water-Sourced Heat Pump

The Hartley Locks development utilizes a water-sourced heat pump via district heating, achieving a significant 74% reduction in carbon emissions.

2030-2040 Targets

Regional Net Zero Alignment

Commitment to net zero targets aligned with regional goals, aiming for 2030 in Warrington and 2040 in the Liverpool City Region.

Completed first net zero carbon new-build development (Oakdale Road) featuring PV solar panels, air-source heat pump, and EPC A rating.
Invested £1.5m in Modern Methods of Construction to build zero-carbon modular homes.
Delivered £1.6m retrofit at Kirk Street (42 flats) in September 2024, part of the broader 695-home programme to reduce carbon emissions and energy bills.

Inclusion & Diversity

Annual Reports 2023-24

Inclusion Reports Published

The company has been publishing annual inclusion reports since 2023, with the 2024 report highlighting key initiatives and insights.

2024 Report

Customer Insights Survey

The 2024 inclusion report includes a detailed customer insights survey, focusing on understanding customer needs.

5 Networks

Colleague Networks Established

The company has established five colleague networks to support diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

25,000 Participants

Liverpool Pride March

The company was part of Liverpool's largest Pride March, demonstrating its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion with 25,000 participants.

Committed to a culture where everyone can thrive: treated fairly and respectfully, uniqueness celebrated, belonging for all.
Taking targeted action on sexual orientation, race, gender, age, and disability.
All colleagues completed Customer Excellence training, pledging a better understanding of each customer.
Supported national awareness events: International Women’s Day, Neurodiversity Week, Pride, Disability Pride, Black History Month.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024: implemented recruitment bias training, inclusive job descriptions, accessible printed materials.

Articles

Explore Torus

Supported housing

Your Housing Options