Architecture Design & Implementation: Lead the design of robust architectures tailored to client needs. Implement these solutions hands-on, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
API Design & Integration: Design, develop, and integrate APIs, ensuring seamless communication between systems and enhancing overall performance.
Technical Leadership: Guide and mentor engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and set technical standards. Engage in technical spikes to explore new technologies and methods.
Client Interaction: Work closely with clients to understand their business goals, present technical solutions, and adjust strategies based on feedback.
DevOps & Release Management: Design, set up, and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Manage deployment processes, ensuring smooth and reliable releases.
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Address and resolve technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
Adaptability: Engage in diverse projects, from API design to live team support to fulltime DevOps, adapting your skills to meet varied client needs.
Requirements
At least 7-10 years of software engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment or as part of an in-house, cross-functional product team.
Experience building consumer-facing native mobile and web applications, with a fluent command of the native languages and core frameworks.
Demonstrated expertise architecting, building, maintaining, and scaling modern software on various platforms.
Ability to design, setup, and maintain DevOps pipelines using various tools and techniques.
Ability to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and manage complex deployments. Scripting expertise (Unix shell, Ruby, Perl, etc.).
Experience designing APIs and writing API specifications.
Ability to clearly articulate technical requirements to other engineers.
An understanding of computer networking (e.g. VPNs, SSH, Wi-Fi) and have experience setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer networks.
A keen sense for security: you're able to think around corners and see potential risks.
An ability to understand client expectations, the work the team has done and still has to do to meet those expectations, and the ability to motivate the team to successfully deliver.
Work samples showcasing performant, neatly organized code with clean, well-implemented user interfaces.A talent for communicating directly with clients, managing expectations, and explaining advanced technical concepts and their implications.
Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to present and defend technical and architectural choices persuasively.
Renowned problem-solving skills.
Above-average discipline and personal organization skills.A demonstrated hunger for personal and professional growth.
A self-evident love and care for the craft of software engineering.
Comfort with occasional travel to our HQ in MN.
Tech Stack
Perl
Ruby
Unix
Benefits
Additional information
We go out of our way to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally based on merit, competence, and qualifications. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider all qualified applicants.