Remote Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join our team at Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC (ISC) as a Senior Node.js Backend Developer. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to develop robust APIs and microservices, modernize legacy systems, and ensure the security and scalability of our applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent; or relevant certifications with 7+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years of Node.js experience, with expert level proficiency in Node.js 18.x+ and frameworks like Nest.js or Express
• Strong background in API and microservices development
• Mastery of modern JavaScript standards, TypeScript, and code quality tools (ESLint, Prettier)
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, particularly MySQL and DynamoDB
• Extensive experience with unit and integration testing using frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Chai
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS technologies, including EC2, S3, RDS, ECS, DynamoDB, and Lambda
• Excellent communication skills for requirements gathering, solution design, and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior developers

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs and microservices using Node.js and frameworks like Nest.js
• Architect scalable and maintainable Node.js codebases, implementing best practices and design patterns
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases to ensure efficient data handling and storage
• Write clean, well-documented code and create comprehensive API documentation using Open API Specification tools like Swagger
• Develop and implement thorough unit, integration, and automation tests using frameworks such as Jest or Cypress, including mocking of external dependencies and asynchronous operations
• Deploy, optimize, and automate Node.js applications in AWS cloud environments, focusing on performance improvement and cost efficiency
• Lead the technical direction of projects, addressing complex challenges and making key architectural decisions
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's overall technical growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business requirements
• Stay updated with the latest Node.js ecosystem trends and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AWS Serverless Technologies and advanced containerization tools like Docker, as well as orchestration platforms such as Fargate/Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Owner Referral Program
• Work from home reimbursement for remote/hybrid roles
• Burnalong digital health and wellness platform
• Canary emergency financial assistance program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Confidential, Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account, includes company contribution
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary benefits - supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital insurance
• Employee discounts
• 401(k) Plan with company match contribution
• Various Time Off Programs
• 11 company paid holidays