Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack

Summary

Join Cover Genius, a leading insurtech company, as a Senior Software Engineer and play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our commerce platform. You will leverage your extensive experience with Node.js (ideally NestJS) and front-end technologies to build scalable, robust full-stack solutions. This role involves leading technical design discussions, writing high-quality code, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaboration with product managers, QA engineers, and other engineering teams is crucial for success. You will contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and operational support. Cover Genius offers a flexible and rewarding work environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in full-stack software development, with a strong focus on back-end development
• Extensive professional experience with Node.js and Typescript, including hands-on experience with modern frameworks such as NestJS
• Proficiency in front-end technologies, including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React)
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and managing microservices architectures on AWS
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform, and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and effective data modelling
• Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Proficiency with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog) for monitoring, logging, and alerting
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a postgraduate degree and/or a record of academic achievement is also desirable

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices using Node.js, leveraging NestJS frameworks where appropriate
• Implement robust and intuitive front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks to deliver seamless user experiences
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services, with a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful features
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, including planning, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Implement and maintain robust observability solutions (logging, monitoring, alerting) to ensure the health and performance of microservices
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen ability to break down complex problems into manageable solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within an Agile development environment
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, adapting quickly to new technologies and business needs

Benefits

• Flexible PTO. Taking time out is important for our teams to enjoy life and stay fresh
• Employee Stock Options - we want our people to share in our success, we reward them with ownership for their contribution in creating a world-class company
• Work with like-minded people who are passionate about both the work we're doing and giving back. Our CG Gives programs enables us to all become philanthropists through our peer recognition and rewards system
• Social Initiatives - pictures speak a thousand words!