Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Encoura's Encourage for Educators (E4E) team as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to the modernization and expansion of our suite of products and features. You will work closely with Engineering and Product Leadership in a small, distributed team, building web apps, mobile apps, libraries, and frameworks. As a senior engineer, you'll be involved in system architecture, solving business needs with short-term deliverables while improving long-term goals. You will enhance, refactor, and continuously improve the codebase, keeping management informed of progress. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning. Encoura offers a mission-driven culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Hold a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience/training in software development
• Have 4+ years of experience building and delivering software
• Have 4+ years of experience building web apps with React with microservice backend experience
• Have worked with a technology stack similar to ours: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, macOS, Windows, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Redis, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, Datadog, GitHub, JIRA, and Confluence
• Be used to working in an iterative-based development environment using Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Responsibilities

• Propel the team through agile development of web apps, mobile apps, libraries, and frameworks, and GraphQL federated graphs
• Be involved in the overall architecture of the system you are working on
• Solve business needs with short-term deliverables, while constantly improving and moving towards long-term project goals
• Promote a work environment that is highly collaborative and team centric
• Enhance, refactor, and continuously improve the codebase
• Keep management informed of project progress and problems, particularly as to needed changes in schedule, resources, or product scope
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical people
• Generate innovative ideas, never say, or think "that's not my job". Take a proactive approach in keeping your skills fresh and up to date

Preferred Qualifications

• Have Next.js, Nest.js, and GraphQL experience
• Love learning and applying modern technology to improve you and your team
• Always think, “What happens if this fails?”
• Hold an appreciation for pragmatism and simplicity in software architecture
• Be an excellent, collaborative team player with the communication skills to match
• Be passionate about getting the job done well even under time pressure and thrive in a demanding environment
• Demonstrate proactivity in capitalizing on opportunities and resolving issues
• Be intellectually curious – prepared to challenge and be challenged
• Constantly strive to learn innovative technologies and look for ways to stay current in this rapidly changing industry

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Paid holidays and a generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave