Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Developer is responsible for implementing solutions that work closely within the context of multiple platforms, SaaS products, data sources, and cloud applications. In addition, this person will work closely with SE and QE team members to identify, analyze and resolve application deficiencies and implement high-quality modern software solutions for high visibility applications. This position is also responsible for implementing designs, creating unit tests, and reviewing code to develop enterprise-grade solutions. This person will also provide internal and external teams feedback on building the most robust software platforms possible. This position is also responsible for providing essential support for operations and launches.
Key Job Factors:
1. Level of accountability: Customarily & regularly exercises discretion & independent judgement
2. Level of decision making: Highly specialized/technical tasks
3. Has contact with: Multiple departments (Internal)
4. Supervision: Coordinates work of one or more employees
5. Position Title(s) of Direct Report(s): Software Development Manager
6. Physical Requirements: Light, occasional physical effort
7. Travel Percentage (%): Not Applicable / As Needed
Essential Functions: Essential functions are those duties and responsibilities that must be performed to carry out the purpose of the job and that involve a minimum of 5% of the total work time over the course of a year. Please provide specifics when describing the essential duties. (The % of Time allocation must be a minimum of 5% per duty and must total 100%.)
Duties & Responsibilities % of Time Frequency Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually
1. Supporting and developing solutions to power full stack services using, Node.JS, React, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB 40% Daily
2. Solve applicable business problems including campaign deployment through solutions analysis, design, implementation and communication. 15% Daily
3. Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform. 5% Monthly
4. Participate and provide feedback during technical and campaign planning meetings (i.e., pre-iteration, iteration, and retrospectives). 5% Daily
5. Impliment and maintain automated tests to mainting code & product quality. 5% Daily
7 Review, analyze and resolve application issues as needed, including mission critical time sensitive launches. 20% Weekly
8. Continuously learn and keep up to date with emerging technologies to evaluate impact and business value. 5% Quarterly
9. Perform code reviews and collaborate with other SE & QE team members. 5% Daily
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Required Skills & Experience
1. A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year)
a. Area of Study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
2. A minimum of 6 years of overall software development experience with an emphasis on finance or data.
3. Extensive Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, React
4. Extensive Experience with REST APIs at scale
5. Proficiency using modern React build and deploy tooling including any of vite, rsbuild/pack, esbuild, rolldown/up
6. Proficiency in WAF and related tools
7. Experience writing and validating unit tests & e2e tests
8. Experience with Configuration / Code management with AWS CloudFormation & GitHub or equlivent
9. Experience with transactional email, SMS, queues and platforms
10. Experience with Agile SCRUM methodologies, principals, tools like Jira
11. Up to date with current innovations and relevant technologies
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
1. Fan of live entertainment.
2. Enjoy solving problems related to automation detection and data.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.