Senior Software Engineer II

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning. You’ll be a full-stack contributor, adding and augmenting code on both the client and server sides of our applications.

Responsibilities

Software Design and Development:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed technical requirements and industry standards.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate coding standards and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define software requirements and create technical specifications.

Technical Leadership:

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding their career growth and technical development.
Lead by example, demonstrating expert-level coding skills, architectural understanding, and problem-solving abilities.

Architectural Design:

Participate in architectural discussions and decisions, contributing insights and expertise to design scalable, reliable, and efficient software systems.
Identify areas for system improvement and propose innovative solutions to enhance system performance, security, and maintainability.

Code Review and Quality Assurance:

Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, design guidelines, and best practices.
Perform unit testing and collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software.

Research and Innovation:

Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and tools, and assess their relevance to our software development efforts.
Propose and champion the adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies that can improve our software development process.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

Analyze and troubleshoot complex software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production incidents and provide quick resolutions.

Documentation:

Create and maintain Comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and coding standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex software systems.
Must demonstrate a sound understanding of React front-end and Node.js back-end web development – integration, asynchronous programming, and debugging.
Deep understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and best practices.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar.
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture

Additional Requirements

In-depth expertise in React and its ecosystem (e.g., Redux, Styled Components, etc.).
Solid understanding of web technologies and proficiency in HTML and CSS.
Proficient in testing methodologies using tools like Jest and Selenium to ensure robust and reliable software quality.
Solid development experience with the Node.js framework, including building and maintaining applications using its ecosystem, demonstrating proficiency in server-side JavaScript development.
Experience with microservices-based architecture and a fundamental understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of database technologies such as SQL, PL/SQL, and relational database schema design.
Strong comprehension of multi-tenant and distributed software architectures, including application clustering, data partitioning, and event-driven architectures.
Familiarity with the AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud platform and its services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and ECS.
Amazon AWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect and/or Developer are strongly desired.
Strong expertise in programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python.
Experience with cloud-native application development and deployment on AWS.
Experience with the Twilio cloud platform is a valuable plus.
Experience with AWS Connect platform is a valuable plus.

Physical Requirements

Sitting: Ability to be able to sit for long periods of time.
Manual dexterity: Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate equipment and perform tasks such as assembling or disassembling machinery or devices.
Vision: Normal or corrected vision to work with small parts and/or read schematics or technical manuals.
Hearing: Normal or corrected hearing to communicate with colleagues or customers.
Agility: Agile and able to work in tight spaces such as server rooms, data centers, or others.

If you’re ready to grow your career in an energetic, customer-focused environment. Waterfield Tech may be looking for you!

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