Lead Software Engineer- Backend

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 everyone’s socks off

• Mentor junior developers on the team.

What we’re 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 ambiguity—and 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 don’t form an opinion and sell it as if it’s 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.