Engineer

Summary

Join our team as an Engineer and contribute to high-quality code and architectural solutions for various client projects. You will work independently and collaboratively, designing, developing, and maintaining features across multiple projects. This role demands a hands-on, detail-oriented developer with 2-4 years of experience in multiple languages and platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and stay updated on new technologies. The position requires proficiency in core languages, frameworks, and web development fundamentals. You will also be responsible for testing features and providing timely feedback to team members and clients.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in software or web development, ideally in an agency or similar fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in two or more core languages and frameworks, such as JavaScript and PHP
• Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and/or back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails)
• Experience with CMS systems, specifically Drupal and WordPress
• Working knowledge of database management systems (SQL, MongoDB, etc.) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture with experience building or integrating APIs
• Strong knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, and familiarity with CI/CD tools
• Proficiency in web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript, responsive design practices, and digital accessibility
• Ability to follow technical architecture requirements and deliver tasks to specification within timelines

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain features across multiple projects, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and project requirements
• Produce clean, efficient and well-documented code in core languages and frameworks, following best practices and internal standards
• Contribute to technical architecture discussions and decisions, helping to shape our project structures and maintain consistency
• Manage tasks independently, with minimal guidance, and proactively address project needs and blockers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, strategists, producers, other engineers) to deliver cohesive, effective solutions
• Participate in and conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers while continuously improving your own work
• Maintain awareness of new technologies and trends in the field, sharing relevant insights and learnings with the team
• Turn interface designs into components, style guides and integrate with a CMS that positions the client's web presence for success
• Provide timely feedback, estimates and updates to producers, team members and clients on the status of assigned tasks
• Test assigned features to ensure proper functionality, both back-end and front-end, prior to committing to the development branch pull request

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (Jira, Trello, Airtable)
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools, such as Jest, Mocha, WebDriver, or Cypress
• Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and collaboration within the team