Software Engineer

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION

The Software Engineer implements and maintains new and/or improved web software code, procedures and techniques as they pertain to the PSTrax SaaS application.  Primary responsibilities are to analyze, design, develop, and maintain clean, high quality software code which conforms to industry best practices and company quality standards.   

Additionally, this role will regularly engage in activities with senior engineers to define and implement architecture standards, frameworks and design practices, as well as knowledge sharing activities within the Engineering department and across the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineer and develop “clean”, efficient, and well-designed code for our cloud-based / SAAS application.
• Review and analyze our legacy PHP codebase to understand existing functionality. Convert existing legacy codebase to Laravel PHP framework as required for scalability and implementation of new features and functionality.
• Identify root causes and implement permanent fixes for bugs and code performance issues identified during testing or user operations. 
• Engineer robust, reliable, and modern code for product enhancements to the existing functionality and for major additions of new functionality and full product modules.
• Contribute in all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, architecture, code development, QA testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Engineer and implement RESTful API communications methods within the new and legacy codebases.
• Support RESTful API architecture principles and tools used for scalable communications protocols.
• Utilize Agile development methodology and processes.
• Assist in documenting and implementing DevOps methodologies in AWS production environments.
• Implement, and maintain conformance to best-practices and modern software engineering procedures for PHP/Laravel.  Ensure conformance to long-term platform architecture strategy.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, code and other artifacts. Ensure commitments are agreed, reviewed, and met.
• Identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and trends in software engineering, artificial intelligence, UI/UX, architecture, and emerging technologies.
• Continuously learn new skills and adopt new practices in order to develop innovative user-centric products that maintain PSTrax as an industry leader.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Background and knowledge of the following languages and technologies

• PHP
• Laravel
• JavaScript
• MySQL
• React
• GitHub
• AWS
• Kubernetes
• CICD
• Automated testing and test-driven development

Other desired experience

• Programming experience, with experience in PHP and Laravel preferred
• Experience working on web-based / SAAS applications with greater than 50,000 active users
• Experience with AWS
• Experience working in MySQL and relational databases
• Strong understanding of full-stack modern web app development
• Understanding of MVC and object-oriented software engineering principles
• Proven record meeting project timelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills

ABOUT US

PSTrax was founded in 2009. Our headquarters is in Littleton, Colorado, and we thrive by having a mix of local and remote employees. We are a privately owned, profitable company that encourages and promotes a healthy work-life balance for our team members.

Our six core values include:

1.    We are passionate and committed to helping our clients

2.    We do the right thing and keep our word

3.    We strive for excellence, pushing ourselves toward that goal

4.    We like to have fun and live well-balanced lives

5.    We achieve our goals as a team and help each other

6.    We exhibit professionalism and hold ourselves accountable

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Enjoy a job with meaning and purpose serving first responders
• Work with an innovative, fast-growing company where your work makes a direct impact
• Wear multiple hats in an environment where every day is different
• Enjoy team and company-oriented events throughout the year
• Feel secure with fully covered employee health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid HSA contributions
• Fully funded short-term disability insurance
• Optional life and long-term disability insurance
• 401K with up to 4% company matching
• Monthly internet stipend

COMPENSATION & OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Start date: ASAP
• Location: US-based, work from home
• Annual salary: $68,000 - $130,000
• Application close date:

PSTrax is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.