Senior Backend Software EngineerREMOTE contract-to-hire Senior Backend Software Engineer position supporting our FinTech client's new Credit Card product.We are looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to join our team. You will work with our product, design and engineering teams to plan, design, and develop web and mobile applications for credit cards. We offer an opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment with people who value their work and who welcome fresh ideas.Who you are:You’re driven to build intuitive experiences that start with the customer firstYou embrace change and innovation, always seeking to push the boundaries and expand your knowledge and skill setWhat you'll do:Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on mobile development: Angular, Node, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful APIs and moreLead the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensibleCollaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possibleOwn the quality of code and do your own testing. Automate feature testing and contribute UI testing frameworkBecome a subject matter expert for our mobile applications backend and middlewareDeliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyone’s socks offMentor junior developers on the teamProvide assistance to technical team as neededAssist in interviewing and building out technical teamSuggest improvements to optimize deliveryWhat we’re looking for:Amazing technical instincts.
You know how to evaluate and choose the right technology and approach for the job. You have stories you could share about what problem you thought you were solving at first, but through testing and iteration, came to solve a much bigger and better problem that resulted in positive outcomes all-around.A love for learning. Technology is continually evolving around us, and you want to keep up to date to ensure we are using the right tech at the right time.A love for working in ambiguity—and making sense of it. You can take in a lot of disparate information and find common themes, recommend clear paths forward and iterate along the way.
You don’t form an opinion and sell it as if it’s gospel; this is all about being flexible, agile, dependable, and responsive in the face of many moving parts.Confidence, not ego. You have an ability to collaborate with others and see all sides of the coin to come to the best solution for everyone.Flexible and willing to accept change in priorities, as necessaryDemonstrable passion for technology (e.g., personal projects, open-source involvement)Enthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineeringAbility and desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, and agile team environmentEnthusiasm for cloud computing platforms such as AWS or AzureBasic Qualifications:Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related discipline from accredited college or UniversityAt least 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Restful APIs and related backend frameworksAt least 2 years of experience building internet facing applicationsAt least 2 years of experience with AWS and/or OpenShiftProficient in following concepts: object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, databases, etc.Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIsProficient in managing multiple tasks and consistently meet established timelinesExperience integrating APIs with front-end and/or mobile-specific frameworksStrong collaboration skillsExcellent written and verbal communications skillsPreferred Qualifications:Financial Services experience and Credit Card experience a big plus.Experience with Apache Cordova frameworkDemonstrable knowledge of native coding background in iOS, AndroidExperience developing and deploying applications within Kubernetes based containersExperience in Agile and SCRUM development techniquesRequired Skills: NodeJS, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, NoSQL Basic Qualification: Additional Skills: Contract to hire, great team atmosphere, fun working environment, will be working with the credit card team.
Background Check: Yes. Drug Screen: Yes. Notes: This is a 6 month contract to hire position! Preferably hybrid schedule with candidates in Charlotte, NC.