About the job  

The Team  

Software development is a critical function within DeveloperTown. Software Development Engineers collaborate with designers, engagement managers, and QA to understand and solve business problems for our clients. Software Development Engineers provide technical recommendations and guidance to produce successful outcomes for DeveloperTown clients. 

The Position 

Individuals in the role of SSDE are responsible for designing and developing software applications. In addition, SSDE's may be responsible for directing technical work within projects for more junior team members. SSDE's are engineering specialists in complex technical tasks and business matters and may serve as a technical team lead within a project or work group. We are seeking a versatile software engineer who thrives on solving complex business problems using a diverse set of technologies. People in the SSDE role report to the relevant Product or Practice Manager in their area.  

You’ll be able to: 

• Design and develop end-to-end software applications with a focus on both frontend and backend components.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, including mentoring junior team members and directing technical work within projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address business requirements effectively.
• Break down complex problems into manageable tasks and architect robust solutions.
• Utilize modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue to create intuitive user interfaces.
• Employ backend frameworks such as .NET, Node.js, or Python to implement scalable and maintainable server-side logic.
• Optimize and fine-tune application performance across the entire stack.
• Write automated tests to ensure code quality and coverage.

You should be familiar with: 

• Strong understanding of design patterns, data structures, and software architecture principles.
• Proficiency in front-end development using React, Angular, Vue, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with backend development using .NET, Node.js, Python, or similar technologies.
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies quickly, prioritizing broad technical experience over expertise in a specific technology.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Expertise in agile development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate project timelines accurately and produce clear project scope definitions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts and system designs.
• Experience resolving complex merge and rebase scenarios within source control systems.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 7+ years of related work experience 

Nice to haves: 

• Proficiency in multiple frontend and backend frameworks and technologies.
• Experience architecting large-scale applications from scratch.
• Previous work on projects in healthcare or financial services verticals.

*This is a hybrid opportunity and will require onsite work at the DeveloperTown office.   

*Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

DeveloperTown provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.