Key skills
AWSElasticSearchJavaScriptJestMySQLNode.jsRedisTerraformAnalyticsSnowflakeNodeJSNestJSTypeORMElasticsearchGitAgileCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Architect and build platform systems that will allow our application developers to build faster more reliable software
- Builds tools, services, and automation to extend the platform capabilities
- Runs critical operational portions of our ingestion, analytics, and storage infrastructure
- Collaborates with our product managers to define strategic solutions
- Evaluates and improves the performance, durability, and security of applications in production
- Assists with server-side code and database architecture on the back-end in NodeJS
- Work with management to ensure quality in solutions and in software design
- Participate in development lifecycle activities like design, coding, testing, and production release
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Deliver code in an agile team environment
- Research and train on technologies you think may be appropriate for current or future projects
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer
- 3+ years of experience with NodeJS
- 1+ years experience in NestJS preferred
- Strong skills needed in: Javascript, ES6, Temporal, NodeJS, TypeORM, MySQL, Git, and REST principles
- Knowledge in Jest and Redis
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming
- Good understanding of algorithms, network protocols, and web services
- Experience with building in AWS
- Nice to have: Terraform, ElasticSearch, & Snowflake
- Self-directed, independent, and has experience owning complete features/products
- Experience developing real-world web applications
- Outstanding ability to negotiate difficult tradeoffs (e.g., quality vs. speed, collaboration vs. get-it-done)
- Agile development experience
- Previous startup or scaling experience is a plus
- Self-motivated and adaptable to changing technologies and requirements
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
- Strong communication ability
- we want to know your thoughts and input!
- Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus.
Tech Stack
- AWS
- ElasticSearch
- JavaScript
- Jest
- MySQL
- Node.js
- Redis
- Terraform
Benefits
- Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
- 401(k) plan
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave policy
- Access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits
- Generous annual stipends for professional and personal development
- Flexible vacation policy
- Paid holidays