Position Overview

The Senior Software Engineer will work closely with product managers, developers, and testers to design, build and maintain a state-of-the-art platform based on the MEVN stack. In this role, you will leverage your experience in building scalable web applications to build a secure, high-performing web application and backend to address a complex and evolving set of business requirements. You will also mentor other developers and assist in growing their skills and becoming contributing members of a high-velocity agile team. This is a completely new product so this is your chance to leave a mark by building it the right way from the get go!

Role Requirements

• Design, code, test, debug and maintain innovative solutions to challenging business problems.
• Focus on creating simple, yet powerful, solutions that are easily understood and can stand the test of time.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Participate in code reviews with both internal and outsourced staff as necessary to ensure a high quality product.
• Help lead adoption of software best practices like TDD and BDD.
   

Technical Qualifications 

• High Degree of Experience with:
  • Javascript (ES6 and beyond)
  • One or more popular presentation libraries (Vue, Angular, React, etc.)
  • Document-based data modeling - proficiency both conceptually (normal forms, non-relational, etc.) and in practice (experience w/ MongoDB or other document-based databases).
  • RESTful API design and implementation
• Must be a full-stack developer, able to implement everything in a MEAN or MEVN stack paradigm (MongoDB, Express, Vue.js, and Node.js).
• Proficiency with best practices for authentication and authorization
• Familiarity with load-balancing concepts
• Familiarity with OAuth and single sign-on (SAML)
• Familiarity with HIPAA and related requirements for handling of sensitive data (e.g., encryption in motion and at rest, etc.)
• Experience with cloud paradigms and deployments (e.g., AWS)
• Experience with server-side caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, etc.)
• Experience with the Linux operating system (e.g., Debian/Ubuntu)
• Experience with GIT-based source management (Stash, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Familiarity with behavior-driven development, developer-driven test methodologies, and continuous integration & deployment.
   

Non-Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, you are detail-oriented and work fast.
• A true self-starter approach and love of taking on responsibility.
• Genuine desire and commitment to always learn, improve, produce the best work possible.
• An agile mindset to thrive in a fast-pace environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
   

Compensation

Competitive salary + bonus potential + relevant benefits + stock options