Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Summary

Join Lively, a remote-first company, as a Senior Software Engineer to build and enhance investment and financial products. You will analyze product requirements, implement features with clean code, conduct rigorous testing, and troubleshoot production issues. This role requires a strong backend development background with experience in Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, and relational databases. You will contribute across the stack, from UI to complex integrations. Lively offers competitive salaries, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong backend development background
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience with Javascript, Typescript and Node.js
• Strong fundamental understanding of relational DataBases (Postgresql, Mysql)
• Proven experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
• Proven experience on building backend services with high availability and scalability requirements
• Able to model and design intuitive and scalable schemas
• Experience with agile/scrum development methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Passion for technology and a continuous learner mindset
• Motivated to leverage new AI tools and technologies
• Someone who isn't afraid of responsibility, a good sense of humor and a down-to-earth personality

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide feedback on product requirements
• Implement features and functionality with clean and maintainable codes
• Take pride in software quality through rigorous functional testing and writing automated unit tests
• Troubleshoot production issues, provide resolutions and recommendations for improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and DevOps practices is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and disability coverage
• An HSA with employer contribution
• FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Medical travel benefits
• A 401k plan
• Flexible vacation policy
• Lifestyle spending accounts