Senior Software Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related technical field involving significant coursework in software development, algorithms, or quantitative problem-solving, with 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience; or a master’s degree in a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining backend software solutions in production environments
• Advanced knowledge and 3+ years of experience building and maintaining substantial TypeScript and Node.js services in production
• Experience contributing to the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems
• Experience designing and operating microservices-based systems, including event-driven architecture, with a clear understanding of service boundaries, contract evolution, event and message design, error handling across synchronous and asynchronous service calls, and observability
• Experience designing PostgreSQL database schemas, with a strong understanding of transactions, indexing, and migration strategy.
• Working knowledge of containerized, cloud-based systems using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL, and AWS or equivalent cloud platforms.
• Experience with unit and end-to-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, Playwright, or similar, with strong test design skills and the ability to translate acceptance criteria or user stories into a balanced coverage strategy across unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering practices, including code review, automated testing, source control, continuous integration, deployment, monitoring, observability, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical work, troubleshoot production issues, and deliver high-quality solutions across the software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence, with a strong focus on testability, maintainability, reliability, and long-term system quality.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear design documents, pull request descriptions, test cases, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, and develop practical, scalable solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple systems, services, applications, and integration points while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments by asking thoughtful questions, identifying assumptions and dependencies, and helping define a clear path forward.
• Growth-oriented learning mindset, with the curiosity and adaptability to learn new technologies, deepen domain expertise, seek feedback, and continuously improve.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing shifting priorities, competing demands, and tight deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.