Staff Software Engineer

The opportunity

Are you looking for a great career with a growing company where you can make an impact and be part of an exciting team? If building proprietary software that integrates with our 30+ high traffic websites sounds like an ideal job for you, you've found the right place. TechnologyAdvice has grown rapidly over the past 3 years and is projected to continue growing throughout 2023. We're looking for a Staff Engineer who can support our software development and architecture as we build new solutions to scale with our company's growth.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll spec out and architect new software projects, drive implementation and adoption of best practices, and support the refinement, planning and development of new or improved features in close coordination with our product management team. You'll write code, and review the code of others to maintain software that our engineers and users love. You'll be expected to be a leading contributor on the team while helping to enhance the talent of your teammates. We are looking for people who love creating software, who dream in JavaScript, who enjoy pushing Python and PHP to its limits, and who will constantly make our technology better. We have an "always learning" culture driven to improve as both individuals and as a team. When you're not creating or maintaining business-critical software systems, you might be in a technical book club, or possibly playing a game or two of ping-pong. We are a Scrum-based Agile team that strives to deliver business value quickly. Our ideal candidate must maintain a high level of ownership and see assignments through to completion.

What you'll do

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other stakeholders
• Mentor and coach junior team members to foster their professional growth and promote best practices
• Design, architect, and implement robust and scalable software solutions that meet business requirements
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Develop a working knowledge of the company's data, products, and services in order to better understand internal and external client needs
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration processes
• Analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions
• Troubleshoot and debug software defects, performance issues, and system failures
• Collaborate with teams to resolve critical issues in a timely manner
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Conduct research and perform proof-of-concept experiments to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of new technologies and tools
• Drive innovation and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and practices

Who you are

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in software engineering or business analytics
• Excellent programming, testing, and debugging skills
• Experience with PHP and modern MVC frameworks like Laravel
• Experience with reactive front end frameworks like Vue
• Robust knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as MySQL
• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS tools, microservices architecture patterns, and continuous integration/continuous deployment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor a team of software engineers
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software projects on time and within budget
• Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward
• Must be flexible with a "can-do" attitude and have the ability to remain professional under high-pressure situations
• Must be organized and have the ability to multitask
• Excellent time management and planning skills are essential
• Ability to retain and protect confidential material
• Specific in-depth experience with Laravel/Lumen and Vue is a plus
• Experience with Python and frameworks like FastAPI is a plus
• Experience with AWS tools like Redshift, Kinesis, Firehose, and others is a plus
• Experience with lambdas and serverless architecture is a plus

What we offer you

Our benefits and programs are designed to make your life better for you and your family..

• Flexible schedule with remote, hybrid and on-site options
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Pet insurance for your furry family members and co-workers
• Wellness perks that include the Headspace App and monthly fitness reimbursements
• Ongoing career development opportunities, mentorship program, bucket list benefit, and more
• In-office snacks, beverages, catered meals, and even some ping pong

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Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire in an employer approved US state and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.