Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)

Summary

Join Lively, a remote-first company, as a Senior Software Engineer in Portugal! You will focus on enhancing our investment and financial products, building on modern web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/React, NodeJS/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Amazon Lambdas and Kinesis). This role requires strong front-end development expertise and collaboration with US-based teams. You will analyze product requirements, implement features, ensure software quality, and troubleshoot production issues. Fluency in English is essential. While the position is based in Portugal, it offers a competitive salary.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong front end 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 and React
• Experience with Storybook
• 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 frontend 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
• Someone who isn't afraid of responsibility, a good sense of humor and a down-to-earth personality
• Fluency in both written and spoken English

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