Lead Engineer (Back end)

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer (Backend) Credit Cards Platform What you'll do: Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on mobile development: Angular, Node, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful APIs and more Lead the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensible Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possible Own the quality of code and do your own testing. Automate feature testing and contribute UI testing framework Become a subject matter expert for our mobile applications backend and middleware Deliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyones socks off Mentor junior developers on the team What were looking for: Amazing technical instincts. You know how to evaluate and choose the right technology and approach for the job. You have stories you could share about what problem you thought you were solving at first, but through testing and iteration, came to solve a much bigger and better problem that resulted in positive outcomes all- around. A love for learning. Technology is continually evolving around us, and you want to keep up to date to ensure we are using the right tech at the right time. A love for working in ambiguityand making sense of it. You can take in a lot of disparate information and find common themes, recommend clear paths forward and iterate along the way. You dont form an opinion and sell it as if its gospel; this is all about being flexible, agile, dependable, and responsive in the face of many moving parts. Confidence, not ego. You have an ability to collaborate with others and see all sides of the coin to come to the best solution for everyone. Flexible and willing to accept change in priorities, as necessary Demonstrable passion for technology (e.g., personal projects, open-source involvement) Enthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineering Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, and agile team environment Enthusiasm for cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure Basic Qualifications: Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related discipline from accredited college or University At least 6 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Restful APIs and related backend frameworks At least 2 years of experience building internet facing services At least 2 years of experience with AWS and/or OpenShift Proficient in following concepts: object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, databases, etc. Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs Proficient in managing multiple tasks and consistently meet established timelines Experience integrating APIs with front-end and/or mobile-specific frameworks Strong collaboration skills Excellent written and verbal communications skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Apache Cordova framework Demonstrable knowledge of native coding background in iOS, Android Experience developing and deploying applications within Kubernetes based containers Experience in Agile and SCRUM development techniques