Software Engineer at Juru Holdings

Job Description

• A seasoned Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong track record of delivering complex web applications and a passion for mentoring and leadership.  As an experienced member, the incumbent will take a leadership role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior and intermediate developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development: Support the designing of end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Front-End Development: Create responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate closely with the design team to maintain a seamless and visually appealing user experience.
• Back-End Development: Proficient server-side development, including the selection and use of programming languages and frameworks like Node.js, Python, Ruby, Django, etc.
• Database Management: Design, optimize, and develop database schemas, queries, and interactions using relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Web Application Frameworks: Utilize specific web application frameworks and libraries to streamline development processes, enhance application functionality, and provide technical leadership.
• Architecture and System Design: Play a role in supporting architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Version Control: Lead codebase management using Git or other version control systems, establishing best practices for code collaboration and version tracking.
• Testing and Debugging: Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability.
• API Integration: Work on integrating APIs and third-party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.
• DevOps and Deployment: Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimize application deployment and scaling.
• Mentoring and Collaboration: Mentor and collaborate with junior and intermediate developers, contributing to team growth, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Expertise in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby) and expertise in web application frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of database systems, including design, optimization, and complex query writing.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on optimizing application performance.
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Previous mentorship experience within a development team.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in relevant data engineering, cloud, or advanced analytics technologies.
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data security and privacy considerations.

Tech Stack

• Core Tech Skills
• SQL
• Python
• Spark (PySpark & SQL)
• Hadoop

Specific Tech Skills

• AWS Dev Cert
• Postgres
• NextJS
• Typescript
• NodeJS
• Amplify
• AWS S3
• AWS Lambda
• AWS Redshift (Serverless, including Redshift Spectrum)
• AWS EMR
• AWS Step Functions
• AWS EventBridge Rules & Pipes
• AWS Glue
• AWS SQS
• AWS SNS
• AWS API Gateway
• AWS Athena
• AWS VPC
• AWS KMS
• AWS Secrets Manager
• io tables (Open table format)
• Unity Catalog (Open Catalog of Tables, Views, Functions, Models)
• Dynamo DB

Developer/Productivity Tools

• AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
• Docker (for Dev Containers)
• Azure DevOps
• Xray
• JIRA
• Confluence (Wiki)
• Draw.io