[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer - Backend
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lively, Inc. is a remote-first company focused on enhancing benefit solutions through user-centric design and innovative technology. They are seeking a strong Backend Senior Software Engineer to implement and enhance investment and financial products, ensuring a seamless experience for users and maintaining data security.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and provide feedback on product requirements
- Implement features and functionality with clean and maintainable codes
- Take pride in software quality through rigorous functional testing and writing automated unit tests
- Troubleshoot production issues, provide resolutions and recommendations for improvement
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong backend development background
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
- Strong experience with Javascript, Typescript and Node.js
- Strong fundamental understanding of relational Databases (Postgresql, Mysql)
- Proven experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
- Proven experience on building backend services with high availability and scalability requirements
- Able to model and design intuitive and scalable schemas
- Experience with agile/scrum development methodologies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Passion for technology and a continuous learner mindset
- Motivated to leverage new AI tools and technologies
- Someone who isn't afraid of responsibility, a good sense of humor and a down-to-earth personality
- Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and DevOps practices is a plus
Benefits
- Stock options
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and disability coverage
- An HSA with employer contribution
- FSA
- Paid parental leave
- Medical travel benefits
- A 401k plan
- Flexible vacation policy
- Lifestyle spending accounts
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