Staff Software Engineer - Backend

With a consumer-first approach, we’ve created a contemporary brand, user experience, and scalable technology platform that connects users - making it simple to access the services people need. We are currently seeking a Staff Software Engineer as we get ready to introduce a new set of revolutionary innovations on our widely used platform.

This position will report to the Director of Engineering while working together with important stakeholders from throughout the company to address the most pressing technical issues.

• Steward strategic architecture, systems and projects that may have a 3-6 month horizon with organizational reach across multiple teams
• Manage some degree of ambiguity when given direction to a business, technical or organizational outcome
• Be responsible for negotiating and influencing technical decisions that may span multiple teams
• Champion code quality, reusability, scalability security and help make strategic software architecture decisions with the lead engineer
• Conduct design and code reviews
• Collaborate with Lead Engineers, Product and Project Management to take small ideas or concepts and turn them into high fidelity technical game plans and achieve the products and business goals
• Mentor software engineers utilizing proven design patterns and your experience building large scale public facing software
• Care about who you work with and how work is done. We hire carefully and the entire team is given the opportunity to take part in evaluating potential hires
• Relate to our core values and would like to contribute to a positive working environment and culture

• At least 10+ years as a Full Stack Software Engineer
• Strong experience with TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, and GraphQL
• Experience with React, NextJS, and React Native for iOS and Android
• Experience with Microservices and Event Driven Architecture using AWS, Serverless, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong familiarity with data structures, algorithms and design patterns
• Proficient with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and understand when to use relational and non-relational databases
• Proponent of code testing and familiar with the common frameworks for unit, integration and functional tests
• Experience working with DevOps Engineers using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD Pipelines

Core Values:

• Be Humble: Although you are intelligent, you are constantly eager to learn from others.
• Transparency in Your Work: You always conduct yourself in a straightforward, honest manner.
• Take Ownership: You accept responsibility and delight in knowing the solutions.
• Learn More: You routinely educate and develop your skill set by participating in meetups, podcasts, newsletters, blogs, and video lessons.
• Demonstrate Gratitude: You express gratitude and reciprocate compassion to those you work with.

Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonuses
• Up to 6% of qualified earnings will be matched dollar for dollar in a 401(k). Additionally, the contribution of the company.
• RSU awards 
• Comprehensive life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave for 12 weeks
• A MacBook Pro to accomplish incredible things and more!
  **Open to Remote Workers within the US**