Fullstack Engineer

Company Description

Scaled Agile, Inc., (SAI) is the provider of SAFe®, the world’s leading framework for enterprise agility. Through learning and certification, a global partner network, and a growing community of more than one million trained professionals, SAI helps enterprises build better systems, increase employee engagement, and improve business outcomes. A growing interest in business agility over the last year has accelerated adoption. As we grow, we are adding team members looking to thrive with us.

Based in Boulder, Colorado, SAI is a member of the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement. Through this program, SAI contributes to the local community and seeks to inspire and encourage other companies to the same purpose.

Job Description

Overview of Position

The Fullstack Engineer will be an integral part of a dynamic, agile team, focusing on developing AI and ML-driven web applications. This role requires a blend of front-end and back-end skills, with a strong emphasis on Next.js for front-end development and an understanding of Python for back-end services. The ideal candidate will be able to engage in building and refining AI or ML solutions, driving innovation and responsiveness to customer needs.

The primary project will involve developing AI and ML-driven applications, requiring a genuine enthusiasm for experimenting and exploring new technologies. Innovation and rapid prototyping in response to customer feedback will be a key expectation for this role. The Fullstack Engineer should be passionate about creating solutions that not only meet but exceed customer needs, driving the product forward in this exciting and evolving field.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-quality web applications using TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Python backend frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and AI specialists to integrate machine learning models into the web applications.
• Uphold the principles of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), focusing on improving and maintaining smooth deployment processes.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and languages, contributing effectively from day one.
• Champion the development of meaningful test automation, setting high standards for thoroughness and reliability.
• Innovate and iterate on the product based on direct customer feedback, focusing on creating features that are quick, useful, and easy to use.
• Comfortably utilize components from a component library and create new components as required, ensuring consistency and reusability in the application’s user interface.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Next.js and experienced with Python for backend development.
• Proven experience with CI/CD practices.
• Strong foundation in web application development, including responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Ability to quickly master new technologies, languages, and development environments as needed.
• Proficient in writing and understanding SQL queries, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
• A keen interest in exploring and integrating new AI solutions is required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex data structures and algorithms.

Soft Skills

• A deep passion for AI, ML, and innovation in technology.
• Fast learner, able to contribute immediately and bring valuable insights to the team.
• Strong communication skills, both in listening and expressing technical ideas.
• High flexibility and adaptability to pivot as project directions evolve.
• A strong work ethic, with an ability to work abstractly and gain consensus.
• Commitment to thorough documentation of code, processes, and practices.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with other front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly AWS services.
• Prior experience or interest in fine-tuning machine learning models.
• Eagerness to experiment with new technologies and to quickly prototype solutions based on customer feedback.

Additional Information

Compensation: 

Scaled Agile is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The target salary range for this role is $110,000- $130,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

Employees of Scaled Agile are also compensated with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, optional insurance products including identity protection and pet insurance, 401K with a match, flexible paid time off, company-paid sabbatical after six years of service, bonus plan, and equity options.

Location:

We proudly support a collaborative remote environment for our globally distributed teammates, while also using our Boulder office as a resource.

Why Scaled Agile?

We are a growing organization with a proven revenue model and are the global market leader in software and systems development knowledgeware.

This is a place for people who love technology environments, geek out on methodologies and are always thinking about how things can be improved. 

We are a group of seasoned professionals and systems thinkers who are passionate about our mission of helping the biggest organizations in the world improve the way they produce software and create real value. We're profitable, we're agile.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the direction and success of a vibrant business we'd love to hear from you. Please provide a resume and a few thoughts on why you think you’d be a great fit. (We still read cover letters).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Wondering if you should apply?

As a company that helps organizations embrace and turn change into opportunity, we’re looking for teammates with diverse experiences who thrive on applying their knowledge in new ways. You don’t need to meet every listed qualification to apply. If you’re motivated by an iterative approach to growth, learning, collaboration, and relentless improvement, we want to hear from you.

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