Lead JavaScript Engineer/Architect

Title: Lead JavaScript Engineer/Architect

Location: Charlotte, NC (3 days hybrid in office)

Duration: 6+ months

Interviews: Technical, Project/Manager’s, Client (2 rounds)

Key skills: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node; Python (at least basic); to be able to design a trading system, performance tuning etc.

Job Description

We are looking for Architect/Lead Software Engineer to join our team. You will work with our product, design, and engineering teams to plan, design, and develop customer facing 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.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on backend systems development: Node.JS, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, RESTful APIs, Data Pipelines and more
• Lead the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensible
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possible
• Own the quality of code and do your own testing. Automate feature testing and contribute UI testing framework
• Become a subject matter expert for our mobile applications backend and middleware
• Deliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyone’s socks off
• Mentor developers on the team
• Aid technical team as needed
• Assist in interviewing and building out technical team
• Suggest improvements to optimize delivery

Basic Qualifications: 

• Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related discipline from accredited college or University
• At least 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with Node.JS, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines and related backend frameworks
• At least 8 years of experience building internet facing applications
• At least 8 years of experience with known Cloud and/or OpenShift, preferably AWS
• Proficient in following concepts: object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, databases, etc. 
• Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Proficient in managing multiple tasks and consistently meet established timelines 
• Experience integrating APIs with front-end and/or mobile-specific frameworks 
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills