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Software Engineer
About the role
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. You will design, build and test features in an existing codebase.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and test features in an existing codebase.
- Review code and respond to review comments.
- Write unit and integration tests.
- Fix defects found in testing and production.
- Estimate work and report progress to a lead or product owner.
Required
- One main language (Java, Python, C#, Go or JavaScript)
- Data structures and algorithms
- REST APIs
- SQL or NoSQL databases
- Git and code review
Preferred
- Cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Unit and integration testing
- Microservices
Tools and stack
Git and pull requests, An IDE and a debugger, A CI system such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions, Jira or similar tracker, A test framework for the language, Docker
Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]Responsibilities explained
Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.
- Design, build and test features in an existing codebase.
- Review code and respond to review comments.
- Write unit and integration tests.
- Fix defects found in testing and production.
- Estimate work and report progress to a lead or product owner.
Required skills
Treat these as the screen. If a candidate cannot speak to them, they are rarely a fit.
- One main language (Java, Python, C#, Go or JavaScript)
- Data structures and algorithms
- REST APIs
- SQL or NoSQL databases
- Git and code review
Preferred skills
Use these to rank candidates who meet the required list.
- Cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Unit and integration testing
- Microservices
Other titles this role appears under
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- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Software Development Engineer
- Application Engineer
Seniority guide
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- Junior: completes well-scoped tickets with guidance.
- Mid: owns a feature end to end.
- Senior: shapes the design, mentors others and reduces risk.
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