Back-End Software Engineering Lead – Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and test backend-oriented software components for both cloud-based and web-based applications.

• Architect and enhance backend application and system designs to ensure scalability, reliability, adherence to current standards, and alignment with product roadmaps.

• Collaborate with front-end software engineers to devise solutions, tackle problems, and establish processes and standards.

• Implement software utilizing Agile methodologies.

• Create connectivity and IoT software solutions tailored for fuel management platforms.

• Lead the analysis of requirements and define software architecture.

• Design and optimize software to achieve high performance, high availability, and minimal latency.

• Produce clean, maintainable code accompanied by automated unit tests.

• Conduct peer design and code assessments.

• Present software functionalities to stakeholders.

• Work in collaboration with SQA, Product Service, development partners, and clients to monitor performance and address issues.

• Provide technical guidance through code assessments, design discussions, and the sharing of best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training.

• Over 10 years of professional experience in commercial software development.

• Strong expertise in full-stack application development.

• In-depth knowledge of web-based application architecture and redesign.

• Experience with MongoDB, including schema design and query optimization.

• Extensive experience in developing and supporting production systems using NodeJS.

• Familiarity with deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes environments.

• Experience in creating and configuring application infrastructure.

• Expertise in building and supporting solutions on AWS, including SQS, SES, and IAM.

• Strong grasp of unit testing and test-driven development.

• Proficiency in source control systems and collaborative development workflows.

• Experience in Agile/Scrum software development practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to collaborate with engineers, QA, product management, and other stakeholders.

• Ability to mentor and assist less experienced engineers.

• Sound judgment in product and user experience.

• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum software methodologies is essential.

• Ability to develop comprehensive documentation.

• Experience with the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and support.

• Required proficiency with source control.

• Capability to troubleshoot and solve problems in an embedded environment is advantageous.

• Experience with secure software development practices is a plus.

• Background in front-end web development is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Family planning programs through Maven Clinic.

• Diabetes management support via Livongo.

• Coverage for women's health.

• Support for adult and elder care.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Paid time off of up to 15 days each year.

• 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays.

• Paid sick leave.

• Opportunities for personal growth and continuous learning.

• Work-life balance.

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment.