Remote Staff Software Engineer

Description:

• As a Staff Engineer at Cardata, you will be a technical expert responsible for architecting and coding both front-end and back-end applications.
• You will work on new features, upgrades, and custom developments for the Cardata Cloud and Mobile platforms.
• Your role will involve ensuring responsiveness and utility of features, creating and deploying bug fixes, and developing an exceptional user interface.
• You will be a key member of the Engineering Team, contributing to the design, architecture, and implementation of complex software systems.
• The team values continuous improvement, learning, and innovation, utilizing methods such as pair programming and architecture discussion panels.
• Your work will significantly impact the direction and evolution of the Cardata product.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications using modern programming languages and tools.
• You will write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices and standards.
• Collaboration with product managers and other engineers to define requirements and implement features is essential.
• Staying updated with emerging trends and technologies in software development and sharing knowledge with the team is expected.
• You will participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and troubleshoot issues.
• Implementing automated testing and quality assurance practices to improve software quality is part of your role.
• You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and help them develop their skills.
• Breaking down large project goals into smaller achievable steps and participating in technical design reviews is required.
• Working with stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensuring timely project delivery with high quality is crucial.

Requirements:

• You must have 8 to 12 years of software development experience in building highly-reliable, scalable software solutions.
• Experience with TypeScript/Javascript frameworks (React, NestJS), server-side languages (PHP or TypeScript preferred), and databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) is required.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD deployment processes is necessary.
• You should be able to thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to scope projects and develop accurate timelines, are essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• You should possess strong leadership qualities and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Demonstrated success in managing development projects end-to-end with significant ownership over technical decision-making is necessary.
• Experience building applications with AWS, using services such as SNS/SQS, EC2, and Lambda is required.
• Knowledge of Laravel, Docker, Jenkins, Octopus, and MongoDB is considered an asset.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent educational experience is a nice-to-have.

Benefits:

• Cardata offers a remote work environment, allowing flexibility in your work location.
• You will be part of a dynamic engineering team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through various team activities.
• The company promotes a strong sense of product ownership and encourages contributions to the product's evolution.
• You will have the chance to provide mentorship and technical leadership, fostering growth in junior engineers.
• The role offers the potential for significant impact on the direction of the Cardata product.