Software Architect and Engineering Leader
We are seeking a seasoned software professional to lead the design, development, and delivery of commercial-grade software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in full-stack software engineering, with experience working on complex projects from inception to deployment. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing software solutions using React.js and/or Vue.js, as well as mentoring and guiding less senior developers to ensure alignment with established best practices. Experience with Agile methodologies and Linux-based systems is highly desirable.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and enhance legacy application - JavaScript frontend and PHP backend running on Linux, nginx (engine x), fpm, and mostly MySQL
* Modernize software solution using React.js and/or Vue.js design, architect, develop, deliver, and sustain
* Take technical ownership of features and their impact on the business - assist with refining functional and technical specifications
* Deliver product features and updates with minimal direction, yet know when to seek help to remain efficient
* Review and approve pull requests from less senior developers and assure alignment with established best practices
* Build and execute unit tests
* Interact with end-users/customers to ensure smooth deployments and to understand needs/issues
* Address defects identified during various testing cycles
* Participate in daily standups and weekly team meetings to review priorities, progress, new ideas, and technologies
Requirements:
* Essential Skills:
* Excellent English communication skills
* 7+ years of full-stack software engineering experience
* 4+ years of experience using JavaScript, PHP, and Linux
* Prior success as a senior developer coaching less skilled/experienced developers, establishing coding guidelines/best practices, and reviewing pull requests
* Familiarity with varied data capture, normalization/transformation, and storage/management that enable high-performance data querying for reporting
* Experience working with Agile and other development methodologies
* Ability to work independently yet know when to seek assistance to ensure deadlines are met with high quality
* Team player with practical communication skills and collaborative approach