Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer
Job Duties:
SearchStax, Inc. in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to conduct research
and create designs for computer and network software, including specialized utility
applications. Evaluate user requirements to build effective software solutions, applying
methods from computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Individuals will
apply advanced-level knowledge of Computer Science theories, principles, and concepts, as
well as experience with programming languages and cloud platforms to perform the following
duties:
Job responsibilities and duties include:
Design, develop, operate, optimize, and maintain microservices in a distributed
architectureWrite high-quality code that is robust and easy to maintain with tests.
Coming up with feasible and practical solutions to tough problems.
Drive tasks to completion and take ownership of projects.
Identify and drive improvements to our software and development processes.
Conduct peer design/code reviews.
Work with distributed teams across different time zones.
Provide fanatical production support for features and applications.
THIS POSITION HAS NO DIRECT REPORTS
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Information Technology or any related field of study, plus at least one (1) year of post-degree,
progressively responsible experience in any related position(s).
Qualified applicants must also have demonstratable proficiency, skill, experience, or
knowledge with the following:
One or more of the following programming languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, or Java.
Competencies in frameworks including one or more of the following: VueJS, Express,
Node, React or Django.Understanding and deployment of Solr.
Developing RESTful and GraphQL API’s
Cloud Platforms
Caching technologies
Collaborating in Agile/Scrum teams and code reviews
Version Control Systems
No travel required. Work from Home (WFH) benefit available.
Additional Information:
Job Site: 101Continental Blvd., Ste. 210, El Segundo, CA 90245
Salary: $129,667.00 per year.
Travel: No travel required. Work from Home (WFH) benefit available
EOE.
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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