Full-Stack Javascript Engineer
StratEx is a ground-breaking tech company that offers a variety of HR and Payroll solutions to help empower restaurant/hospitality businesses simplify and streamline their internal processes. The foundation on which we base our wide range of services is our proprietary HRIS software, eStratEx.
We are looking for a Full-Stack Javascript Engineer that will work collaboratively within an agile software development team to expand and improve our SaaS product suite. This individual will be challenged to make a positive impact on our product, while advancing our technical architecture and improving our continuous delivery capabilities. You will perform hands on development in all phases of the software lifecycle, including: product solutioning, technical design and architecture, implementation, testing, deploying, and maintaining.
Requirements:
- 2+ years experience building production backend applications with Node.js
- 2+ years experience building production web applications using React, Angular, Ember, etc.
- 2+ years experience working with databases, relational and/or non-relational
- A quality driven approach to development with a desire to keep things simple
- Enjoy collaborating with and mentoring colleagues
- Passionate about technology and learning new things
- Desire to make continuous improvements to teams and technology
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Strongly Preferred:
- Experience working as a software engineer in an agile environment
- Experience with test automation and writing testable code
- Experience with quick iterations and continuous delivery of working software
- Experience building and supporting production software in AWS
- Experience with SaaS application development
- Experience working with CI/CD tools
Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Software engineering
- Systems thinking
- Attention to Detail
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time while working
- Must be able to proficiently operate a computer and VOIP phone as means of communication with colleagues
StratEx Perks:
- Competitive benefits package including free employee medical coverage and 401(k) with match
- Generous PTO policy including time off on your birthday and for honeymoon/commitment ceremony leave
- Unlimited snacks, drinks, and games of ping pong and pool in the office
- Casual dress code and laid back office atmosphere
- Earn extra PTO through volunteer opportunities with our StratEx Serves employee interest group
- Company-sponsored social events like StratEx Olympics, Summer Soiree, and our annual “Festivus” holiday party
- Free onsite gym membership with monthly fitness reimbursement
- Named Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago two years in a row
- Named “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” three years in a row
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at StratEx are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.