Software Engineer

Seeking a Software Engineer. You will spend a lot of time working with senior architects and directors, designing database schema, and laying out the basic code architecture so an offshore team can run with it. You will also be tasked with projects that you will own and see through to completion.

Responsibilities will include:

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code 
• Solve technical problems by working closely with Development Managers, UX, Product Managers, and offshore teams
• Designs high-performance database schema and code architecture for their products
• Empower offshore teams to rapidly deliver stable, high-performing, and reliable code. This requires frequent interaction with them by teleconference.
• Reviews and corrects code for quality and design through constant evaluation of product code and getting involved in complicated or sensitive code.
• Maintain database queries and write scalable SQL.
• Contribute in all phases of the development life-cycle (back-end and front-end)
• Participate in and advocate for Agile and Scrum activities.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Handle high traffic website operations, be proactive with maintenance, and exhibit problem-solving skills to ensure optimal working and performance of the websites.
• Build interfaces and change existing functionalities and logic of existing code for improvement.
• Understand standard systems development life-cycle processes and apply agile methodology effectively on client & internal engagements.
• Apply knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to the client and internal project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of development experience (PHP is preferred)Experience working with web-based applications and processes
• SQL and other database knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ambitious, dedicated, and a little eccentric
• Team oriented, willing to standardize code and architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Experience with microservices
• Experience working with offshore teams