Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud\-native design (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL API design and development
Demonstrate ability to lead complex technical projects end\-to\-end with cross\-functional teams
Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases and data modeling best practices
Proven mentorship skills with a track record of growing engineers' capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non\-technical stakeholders
Experience with DocuSign APIs, eSignature workflows, or identity/agreement management platforms
Familiarity with event\-driven architectures (Kafka, SQS, Pub/Sub) and async processing patterns
Exposure to platform or developer experience engineering (internal tooling, SDKs, API platforms)
Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, legal, or healthcare\- Contributions to open\-source projects or public technical writing
Background in performance optimization for high\-throughput, low\-latency systems