Senior Software Engineer, Typescript

Description

• Design and implement scalable applications within our Nx monorepo using NestJS for backend services and NextJS for frontend applications.

• Build and maintain our Atomic Design system, creating reusable components that ensure consistency across all applications.

• Develop robust backend APIs and microservices using NestJS, leveraging TypeScript's type safety and decorators.

• Create performant, SEO-friendly frontend applications with NextJS, implementing SSR/SSG strategies where appropriate.

• Collaborate with product teams to assess trade-offs, identify risks, and align improvements with business objectives.

• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, write efficient queries, and implement proper data access patterns.

• Work with DevOps to deploy and maintain applications on AWS using Kubernetes and Helm charts.

• Contribute to infrastructure as code using Terraform, ensuring reproducible and scalable deployments.

• Mentor and coach software engineers on monorepo best practices, TypeScript patterns, and our tech stack.

• Partner with UX teams to implement our design system, ensuring consistent user experiences across all products.

• Support software deployments by debugging containerized applications and troubleshooting Kubernetes deployments.

• Lead team ceremonies, including sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

• Drive technology initiatives to enhance application performance, scalability, and maintainability within the monorepo structure.

• Stay updated with Node.js ecosystem trends, monorepo tooling advances, and cloud-native technologies.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and debugging large-scale, cloud-based solutions.

• Strong expertise in Javascript, TypeScript and the Node.js ecosystem, with production experience in both NestJS and NextJS frameworks.

• Extensive experience building production-grade React applications within NextJS, including SSR/SSG implementation, API routes, and performance optimization.

• Proven experience working with monorepo architectures, preferably with Nx, including understanding of dependency graphs and build optimization.

• Solid understanding of Atomic Design principles and experience building scalable design systems.

• Professional experience with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, migrations, and ORM usage (TypeORM/Prisma).

• Experience with containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, and Helm chart development.

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code principles and hands-on Terraform experience.

• Experience with Lean product development and Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles, design patterns, and clean architecture in TypeScript.

• Excellent teamwork, documentation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage - Choose from our 2 available health plans based on what fits you and/or your family!

• Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too!

• RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy!

• We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match

• Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees

• Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships

• Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers

• Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses

• We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country

• D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff

• An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups

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