Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Minted as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to the development and maintenance of our core applications and services. You will work on both front-end and back-end components using Python, PHP, and React, and deploy to a cloud environment. This role requires proficiency in multiple programming languages and experience with various architectural styles. You will mentor junior engineers, drive process improvements, and collaborate with product and business leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic technical leader, customer-centric, empathetic, solution-focused, and results-driven. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong proficiency in Python and PHP for backend development, and React for front-end development
• Proven experience building and operating applications in a cloud environment, preferably with AWS services
• Experience working with both monolithic and microservice-oriented architectures
• Knowledge of database systems and proficiency in SQL or NoSQL databases
• A solid understanding of modern software development practices, including agile methodologies, testing, and CI/CD
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Take a hands-on approach to develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of our applications using Python, PHP, and React
• Design, lead, and implement component-level projects and new subsystems independently, ensuring high quality and alignment with our architectural vision
• Work within a mixed environment of monolithic and Service Oriented Architectures, contributing to the evolution and improvement of our systems deployed on AWS
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through design reviews, code collaboration, and effective communication
• Drive process improvements and architectural changes to cultivate a first-class developer experience on the team
• Write robust tests and build automation to support our continuous deployment pipeline, ensuring reliability and confidence in every release
• Work with product and business leadership to understand technical requirements, drive user experiences, and influence decisions based on technical feasibility
• Be empowered to make decisions and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables for the complex projects you own

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience decomposing monolithic systems into microservices
• Experience with front-end optimization and web performance
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Wellbeing Apps (e.g. Headspace and Calm)
• Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount
• Friends and Family Discount