Foodsmart is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Back-End Engineer at Foodsmart, a leading telenutrition and foodcare solution company backed by national network of Registered Dietitians. The role involves constructing and managing data infrastructures to serve both users seeking personalized nutrition guidance and the team of registered dietitians. The primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining backend systems, collaborating with front-end engineers, establishing development practices, working closely with the product team, debugging and resolving production issues, monitoring system performance, staying informed about emerging technologies, and effectively communicating technical concepts.

Requirements

• Firm understanding of software engineering principles, strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture
• Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications
• Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git
• Exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
• Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems
• Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders
• 5 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Node.js
• Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance
• Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB. Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift is a plus
• Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2
• Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus
• Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs
• Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance
• Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution
• Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues
• Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development

Benefits

• Remote-First Company
• Unlimited PTO
• Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k, bonus, & stock options
• Commuter benefit
• Gym reimbursement