Job Requirements
About Phenom:
Our purpose is to help a billion people find the right work. Phenom is an AI-Powered talent experience platform that is redefining the HR tech space. We are an HR tech unicorn organization, with innovation and creativity deeply embedded in our DNA. We have grown into a global organization with over 1,500 employees and offices in 6 countries. Come help us make every talent moment Phenomenal!
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Engineer III (Full-Stack) to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and highly efficient backend services and systems. You will lead full-stack product development, working on innovative solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the operational excellence of our platforms. You will also serve as a polished and professional communicator, acting as a key technical contact with clients.
What You Must Do (Core Responsibilities)
- Architect and Design end-to-end, large-scale full-stack systems that are scalable, secure, and maintainable, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend components.
- Lead full-stack product development efforts, translating business objectives into technical solutions with a focus on SAAS architecture, user experience, and backend system performance.
- Develop and Maintain frontend user interfaces using Angular.
- Develop and Maintain highly efficient and scalable backend services primarily in Node.js (or Java/J2EE) using REST APIs.
- Ensure System Security by applying strong security fundamentals across all development and deployment stages.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams, including product managers and designers, to ensure successful product delivery and alignment with business requirements. This role requires a high degree of client interaction, demanding excellent, polished communication skills.
- Ensure Systems are DevOps Compatible, implementing best practices for CI/CD pipelines, logging, monitoring, and overall operational needs.
- Maintain Operational Excellence by driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for full-stack systems and fostering system-wide improvements.
- Mentor and Guide junior engineers (PDE I/II) in both frontend and backend development, helping them advance their technical skills and grow within the organization.
Work Experience
What You've Done (Required Experience):
- 7+ years of software development experience, focusing on full-stack development.
- Expertise with RESTful APIs and strong security fundamentals.
- Strong front-end experience with Angular and React.js, building responsive and user friendly web applications.
- Expertise in building backend services using Node.js or Java/J2EE and JSON. Note: Experience in Node.js can substitute for Java, but a learning curve for Java/J2EE is expected.
- Experience with deployment, including containerization like Docker and orchestration like Kubernetes (K8).
Must Know/Experience
- Experience with TypeScript, PHP, MySQL, and Neo4j (at least some experience required).
- Experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems in production environments.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS) and hands-on experience with cloud based deployments.
- Proven experience leading teams and mentoring engineers, driving system-wide architectural decisions.
- Operational experience with post-launch troubleshooting, system monitoring, and on-call responsibilities.
Benefits
Why should you join Phenom
- We want you to be your best self and to pursue your passions!
- Health and wellness benefits/programs to support holistic employee health
- Flexible hours and working schedules, as well as parental leave for new parents
- Growing organization with career pathing and development opportunities
- Tons of perks and extras in every location for all Phenoms!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Our commitment to diversity runs deep! Diversity is essential to building phenomenal teams, products, and customer experiences. Phenom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer taking collective action to build a more inclusive environment where every candidate and employee feels welcomed.
- We recognize there is more to be done. Our teams are committed to continuous improvement until these powerful ideas are ingrained in our culture for Phenom and employers everywhere!
