Principal Software Engineer - Node

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 industry

Strong communication skills

Strong proficiency in Javascript technologies

Knowledge of NodeJS and its available frameworks such as ExpressJS and NestJS

Knowledge and experience in writing backend components and Restful APIs

Understanding of accessibility standards and security compliances

Working knowledge of Typescript, Azure functions, YAML, Terraform is preferred.

Experience with different relational and schemaless databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB

Creating database structure for the required functionality

Experience with writing unit tests and ensuring the minimum 90% test coverage

Knowledge of and experience with Github, JIRA and other collaboration tools

Understanding of security standards and compliances

Basic understanding of front-end technologies.

Flexible attitude and versatile personality

Strong presentation skills

Strong influence among team members

Remote