Software Engineer II
Position Summary
As a Software Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our complex software systems. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Software 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 them in 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 degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field;
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex software systems.
- Amazon AWS Certifications such as Security Specialty, DevOps, Solutions Architect, or Developer are strongly desired.
- Strong expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript.
- Deep understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and best practices.
- Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of the contact center domain is a valuable plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting: Ability to be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Lifting: Ability to lift equipment and or tools up to 20 pounds.
If you’re ready to grow your career in an energetic, customer-focused environment. Waterfield may be looking for you!
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