Senior Software Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team in a long-term contract position. The ideal candidate will be proficient in a range of programming languages and technologies and possess the ability to lead and contribute to complex software development projects. This role requires a hands-on approach to designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that meet high-quality standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient software applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, React, and Node.js.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and GraphQL services to support front-end applications and enhance user experience, and for collecting and consuming data in back-end applications.
• Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to deploy, manage, and scale applications across various environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, team leads, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot, and debug applications to ensure optimal performance and code quality.
• Maintain development environments using VS Code, ensuring efficient workflows and code management.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously improving development processes and methodologies.
• Lead and mentor junior developers, providing guidance and sharing best practices.

Must-Have Skills:

• Back-end – Majority of Job Responsibilities: Node.js and NPM (Package Manager for Node.js) ecosystem
  • Experience with Node package used for SQL Server connectivity (mssql)
• Front-end: Recent experience with Angular / React / Typescript
• Strong Linux command line skills (or possibly Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 experience) to support deploying apps inside Docker containers on a Linux host
• Ability to work independently and get up to speed quickly to support and expand on existing solutions
  • Adding new features and integrations to solutions along with overall maintenance
  • Addressing vulnerabilities and updating vulnerable dependencies, including resolving major breaking changes that require significant code changes
• AWS experience (Note: They are almost exclusively AWS – very little / no Azure)
  • Express web server
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
• RxJS (Reactive Extensions for JavaScript)
• GraphQL
  • Apollo server experience preferred

Beneficial Skills:

• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript for both modern web application and back-end development.
• Extensive experience with Angular and React for building dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• In-depth knowledge of REST APIs, GraphQL, and Node.js for backend services and server-side development.
• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Proficiency with SQL Server and PostgreSQL for database design, engineering, and optimization.
• Proficiency with VS Code as a development environment.
• Experience with C# and Python for backend and scripting tasks.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Bitbucket for issue tracking and version control.
• Knowledge of Confluence for team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Experience with Markdown for documentation.
• Experience with Splunk dashboards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on web technologies.
• Proven track record to delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment