Design and implement scalable server-side solutions, with an emphasis on APIs, backend services, event-driven architecture, and database integration.
Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code across the full stack.
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Diagnose and troubleshoot production issues and propose robust solutions.
Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, grooming, retrospectives) and contribute to meaningful story estimations.
Engage in architectural discussions, technical design reviews, and contribute to Palmetto's engineering standards.
Identify and advocate for opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and developer productivity.
Partner cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA to deliver well-rounded user-centric solutions.

5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and understanding of the JavaScript object model.
Proficiency with NestJS and experience designing/consuming RESTful APIs.
Experience building and maintaining backend applications in an event-driven architecture.
Experience with message queues and message brokers.
Hands-on experience working with NoSQL/document-based databases (e.g., MongoDB).
Expertise in solving complex problems related to data consistency and ingestion at enterprise scale.
Strong unit and integration testing discipline; TDD experience is a plus.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, code versioning (Git), and modern development workflows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, a continuous learner mentality, and a commitment to team success.

Backend Software Development Engineer III

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