Intermediate Javascript Software Engineer at Scrums.com.

Position details:

As an Intermediate Software Engineer at SovTech, you will play a role in developing and implementing web applications using various frameworks and libraries. Your responsibilities will include:

• Software development and implementation: Implement the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications. Utilize your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.
• Technical design and architecture: Play a role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation.
• Code review and quality assurance: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices. Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.
• Technical leadership and collaboration: Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle. Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures. Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.
• Research and innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.

Job requirements

Experience

• Seniority Level: Intermediate Software Engineer
• To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
• Education and experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams.
• System design and architecture:
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Quality assurance and testing:
• Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Leadership and collaboration:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in providing technical mentorship, coaching, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and influence technical decision-making.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking:
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues, propose innovative solutions, and drive problem resolution.
• Critical thinking and ability to make sound judgments in fast-paced environments.
• Continuous learning and innovation:
• Proactive attitude towards learning new technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
• Passion for innovation, driving process
• Technologies you will be working with
• Programming language: Javascript
• At SovTech, we leverage a range of industry-leading tools to enhance our development process and ensure efficiency. Some of the key tools and technologies you will work with include:
• Frontend
• React v17
• Apollo GraphQL client
• Hosted on AWS ECS docker containers
• Backend
• RedwoodJS framework (TypeScript)
• Node.js runtime
• Hosted on AWS ECS docker containers (Fargate)
• API access controlled on AWS
• Database
• MySQL hosted on AWS RDS (private subnet)
• Prisma ORM for data access
• GraphQL API provides data access
• Infrastructure
• AWS services: RDS, ECS, S3, Route 53, CloudFront, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub, Certificate Manager
• Load balancing and redundancy
• S3 for file storage
• Route 53 for DNS
• CloudFront CDN
• Monitoring via CloudWatch and CloudTrail
• SSL certificates via Certificate Manager
• Code
• Bitbucket repository
• Bitbucket pipelines for CI/CD
• Deployed to S3 from Bitbucket
• Testing
• Jest for unit testing
• Cypress
• State Management
• Redux