Job Summary
A Principal Software Engineer for Node is an associate at Creative Chaos who is mainly responsible for developing server applications of various software platforms including but not limited to writing Restful APIs to be consumed by client applications. A principal software engineer makes sure that the functionality, security and performance of the server application is as per the design and is completely bug free. Principal engineers have a responsibility to lead a team of engineers, mentor team members through continuous training and guidance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead a team of software engineers
- Mentor team members through training and guidance
- Analyze business requirements
- Estimate assigned tasks
- Write code and unit tests
- Collaborate with other team members
- Tune your code for enhanced security and performance
- Maintain systems by fixing any existing issues
- Update issue tracking software
- Provide status updates
- Communicate with client
- Control versions of your code
- Research new technologies
- Upgrade skills and knowledge
- Evaluate candidates for open positions
Requirements
Minimum Bachelors in Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent.Minimum 6-8 years of related experience in professional industryStrong communication skillsStrong proficiency in Javascript technologiesKnowledge of NodeJS and its available frameworks such as ExpressJS and NestJSKnowledge and experience in writing backend components and Restful APIsUnderstanding of accessibility standards and security compliancesExperience with different relational and schemaless databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDBCreating database structure for the required functionalityExperience with writing unit tests and ensuring the minimum 90% test coverageKnowledge of and experience with Github, JIRA and other collaboration toolsUnderstanding of security standards and compliancesBasic understanding of front-end technologies.Flexible attitude and versatile personalityStrong presentation skillsStrong influence among team membersBenefits
Paid Time OffWork From HomeHealth InsuranceTraining and DevelopmentLife InsuranceExchange Program