Senior Software Engineer I

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and excellent full stack Senior Software Engineer I to join our engineering team in delivering innovative solutions while improving and maintaining the quality of our products. The engineer will be responsible for developing clean, scalable, and testable solutions using AWS serverless technology, primarily focusing on PHP and TypeScript in Node.js. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in code quality, code delivery, documentation, and software development best practices. We value software craftsmanship and encourage innovative and pragmatic approaches to software development.

Responsibilities:

- Act as an active team member and role model in designing and developing scalable, high-performance software solutions.

- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in PHP and/or TypeScript in Node.js targeting AWS serverless environment.

- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in TypeScript in Angular.

- Work on projects that span multiple areas of the product, coordinating with architects and leading engineers to ensure cohesive and integrated solutions.

- Independently define, design, and communicate work within and across all areas of ownership, effectively articulating technical solutions and strategies.

- Actively participate in code and design reviews, providing mentorship and guidance to other team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.

- Contribute to or lead initiatives for process improvement, enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness.

- Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

- Be an exemplar in code quality, documentation, and software development best practices. - Write and maintain technical documentation.

- Participate actively in Agile/Scrum teams to ensure effective project execution.

Requirements:

- 7 to 10+ years of experience in software engineering.

- Strong experience in software design, development, and architecture, particularly in AWS serverless environments.

- Expertise in PHP, TypeScript in Node.js, and any front-end framework such as Angular, React, or Vue.js, and other relevant technologies.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.

- Experience and passion for test-driven development approaches and patterns. - A self-starter with a passion for technology and innovation.

- General awareness of modern process best practices (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

- Openness to pragmatic approaches and willingness to challenge conventional best practices to achieve success.

Desired Skills:

- Willingness to work in legacy PHP, Python, Javascript+Node.js codebases as necessary. - Willingness to help backfill unit tests around legacy codebases as needed. - Experience with Protobuf, Avro, Thrift, MessagePack, or similar is a bonus.