Remote Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Summary

Join Odyssey as a Full-Stack Software Engineer and contribute to making a substantial impact on education in America by developing technology for our educational initiatives.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development
• Proficiency in GIT, with adeptness in collaborative coding environments
• Strong communication skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced startup atmosphere
• Solid understanding and experience in Agile practices, with flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs
• Preferably some experience in early to mid-stage tech startups, with enthusiasm for startup growth and dynamics
• Experience with Firebase for database management and application development
• Proficiency in using AWS Lambda for serverless computing
• Proficient in TypeScript for building robust, scalable applications

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance front-end architecture with frameworks such as Tailwind
• Write and maintain scalable, efficient back-end code in Node, PHP, and potentially other languages
• Proactively learn and integrate new programming languages and frameworks as needed
• Design, write, and execute tests to ensure the robustness and reliability of our applications
• Design and implement sophisticated database models considering scalability and performance
• Develop and maintain APIs for widespread public and internal use, enhancing our mobile applications and various systems
• Drive the continuous improvement of Odyssey’s eCommerce platform in collaboration with product teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify needs, formulate solutions, and bridge product gaps
• Foster transparent communication within the team, sharing both challenges and successes openly
• Contribute to system design, platform management, code reviews, and capacity planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DevOps practices, including tools like Terraform and AWS
• Prior involvement in an eCommerce environment
• Knowledge of full-text search technologies and their applications
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Tailwind, enhancing user interface design and interaction