Sr. Software Developer

Key Skills

CSS, Data science techniques, HTML, Infrastructure as code, JavaScript, Postgres, Product Management, React.js, Redux, Ruby on Rails, Software Development, UI design, UX design

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who will bring creativity and experience as they work collaboratively with a talented team. As a senior full stack engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of core frontend features of the Highspot platform. Our ideal candidate understands how to build customer-facing web applications; they are a skilled communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with designers, product managers, and engineers; they are self-managed, curious, and resourceful.

What You'll Do

• Partner with UX, Product Management, Data Science, and other teams to create software that customers love
• Develop new customer-facing product features
• Recommend and drive frontend infrastructure improvements
• Collaborate with our UI/UX designers and Product owners to translate product ideas, specifications, and mocks into fully functional and accessible user experiences
• Maximise what is possible with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML in the browser
• Drive our crew’s technical vision and implementation strategy
• Mentor and empower your team members
• Collaborate with the broader Engineering team on overall technical strategy, processes and frontend infrastructure

Your Background

• You should possess expertise in ReactJS, Redux
• You should possess 6+ years of experience building front end applications, working with databases, and implementing production-ready high quality features
• Proficiency in building cross-browser, highly interactive web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Prior exposure to Postgres, Padrino or Ruby on Rails framework is a plus
• Competency in conducting unit and integration tests using Jest, React testing library, and RSpec
• Ability to perform end-to-end automation tests with Test Cafe
• Proficiency in building, integrating with, and supporting APIs and web services using a variety of languages, data formats, and data transformations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to develop and deliver high-quality applications
• An entrepreneurial spirit: you’re agile, creative, resourceful, and tenacious as you solve problems and achieve team and company goals
• Comfortable with modern open source technologies and tools
• Experience developing software products, scalable internet software, and applications using a range of software models including object-oriented and functional design patterns
• S./M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.