Software Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description

As an Expert Full Stack Software Engineer, you will work on a Balanced Product Team, collaborating closely with Product Managers, Product Designers, Business Customers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions. You will be responsible for the architecture, development, and ongoing support of high-performing full stack applications.

  • Full Stack Development: Architect, design, and develop responsive, high-performance web applications using Angular on the front-end and robust APIs/microservices (Python/Java/Node) on the back-end.
  • Cloud Architecture (GCP): Leverage deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform to design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions.
  • Product & Requirements Management: Participate in and lead the technical breakdown of requirements, features, user stories, and use cases. Actively participate in agile ceremonies.
  • Software Craftsmanship: Champion software best practices, including eXtreme Programming (XP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), paired programming, and clean code principles. Ensure code quality through automated testing and security scanning.
  • CI/CD & Operations: Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines (Infrastructure as Code). Generate metrics, manage access authorizations, and ensure smooth operational support.
  • Incident & Problem Management: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and proactive problem management/defect prevention activities for your product portfolio.


Responsibilities

As an Expert Full Stack Software Engineer, you will work on a Balanced Product Team, collaborating closely with Product Managers, Product Designers, Business Customers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions. You will be responsible for the architecture, development, and ongoing support of high-performing full stack applications.

  • Full Stack Development: Architect, design, and develop responsive, high-performance web applications using Angular on the front-end and robust APIs/microservices (Python/Java/Node) on the back-end.
  • Cloud Architecture (GCP): Leverage deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform to design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions.
  • Product & Requirements Management: Participate in and lead the technical breakdown of requirements, features, user stories, and use cases. Actively participate in agile ceremonies.
  • Software Craftsmanship: Champion software best practices, including eXtreme Programming (XP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), paired programming, and clean code principles. Ensure code quality through automated testing and security scanning.
  • CI/CD & Operations: Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines (Infrastructure as Code). Generate metrics, manage access authorizations, and ensure smooth operational support.
  • Incident & Problem Management: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and proactive problem management/defect prevention activities for your product portfolio.


Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Software Engineering.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of expert-level experience with Angular, including deep knowledge of TypeScript, RxJS, state management (e.g., NgRx), and modern front-end build tools.
  • 5+ years of expert-level experience developing for and deploying to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and GCP services.
  • Applied AI Experience: Hands-on experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and building Agentic AI workflows into enterprise software applications.
  • Proven full-stack development experience encompassing:
    • Frontend frameworks: Angular (Expert)
    • Backend languages/frameworks: Python, Java, or Node.js
    • Data & Cloud Engineering tools: BigQuery, Cloud Run, Dataflow, Dataproc, Terraform, Tekton, Astronomer/Airflow, etc.
  • Deep understanding, practice, and advocacy for software engineering disciplines from eXtreme Programming (XP), Clean Code, and Lean, including:
    • Test-first/Test-Driven Development (TDD)
    • Paired / Extreme programming
    • Evolutionary design & Minimum Viable Product (MVP) delivery
    • Code quality and security tools (FOSSA, SonarQube, 42Crunch, etc.)
  • A strong curiosity around how to best use technology to amaze and delight our customers, coupled with a willingness to collaborate daily with team members.
Our preferred qualifications:

  • Advanced AI/ML Capabilities: Deep understanding of Generative AI architectures, including RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), advanced prompt engineering, and utilizing AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Vertex AI) to develop autonomous, Agentic AI systems.
  • Highly effective at mentoring other engineers and collaborating with Product Managers, Data Engineers, UI/UX Designers, and business stakeholders.
  • Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs and event-driven microservices architectures.
  • Advanced experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, Terraform, Jenkins, Cloud Build).
  • Experience with Agile management tools (Jira, Rally), managing backlogs, iterations, and user stories.
  • Understanding of fundamental data modeling and database design (SQL and NoSQL).
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering complex technical solutions.

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