The client is a SaaS web platform providing a B2B recruitment marketplace for employers and search firms. Our vision is to optimize candidate-to-job matching and improve time-to-hire of the very best candidates for our customers. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join a collaborative team working to enhance and innovate our web service to expand to new customers and further improve efficiencies. Scout has a well-established engineering department that includes teams dedicated to product research & design, technical infrastructure, machine learning, software development, customer support, and quality assurance. We are seeking full-stack creative thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a high level of ownership and responsibility for the success of the team. Scout has a supportive culture that encourages respect, individual growth, and continual improvement. This is a fully remote opportunity that offers an exceptional work/life balance.
Primary Function:
Develop large features & improvements, as well as fixes and library upgrades
Write unit tests to maintain test coverage
Take initiative to identify improvements to the code structure towards better maintainability and testability
Drive coding best practices within the team
May coach junior engineers (process, code base, best practices)
Conduct thorough and constructive code reviews to ensure quality
Actively participate in the agile development process (design reviews, planning, and retrospectives); seek to meet commitments and proactively resolve blockers
Write and review technical designs
Guide and mentor junior engineers in navigating the codebase, best practices, and relevant languages.
Contribute to cross-team discussions around processes and architecture improvements
Implement integrations with third-party services and application components
Collaborate with peers to prioritize work and be in alignment with strategic goals
Handle interruptions well, seek to help others reach team goals
Keep up-to-date with relevant advances in the field
May participate in interviews for new hires
Required Skills:
CS fundamentals (data structure and algorithms)
Deep knowledge of modern web applications
Expert in Python
Proficient with JavaScript / TypeScript / React
Good knowledge of MongoDB or SQL
Proficient with Git
Proficient with Docker (Kubernetes is a plus)
Experience with AWS is a plus
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
Excellent design & organizational skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment requiring minimal direction/oversight
Continual improvement and self-learning
Education and Experience:
7+ years of professional experience in software development of web applications.
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus
Physical Requirements:
Remote position.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
WHY ***? WHAT WE OFFER ...
Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement
Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it
Generous benefits package: medical, vision, and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more
An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO
Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses
Individualistic approach: We encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach
Industry reputation: We are the world's largest creative staffing firm
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