Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

Job Overview: 

The successful applicant will join the Zonda Satellite team in the position of Software Engineer II (SE2) and will contribute to the development of cutting-edge software applications and tools that power Zonda’s flagship product, Enterprise. Working closely with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, writing efficient, scalable code, and maintaining high technical standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer who is self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in both frontend and backend development. 

About the Team: 

Zonda Satellite is a growing team of highly motivated developers following Scrum and Agile principles, who make use of continuous integration and deployment, believe in phenomenal collaboration in a remote working environment, and are driven by a shared commitment to continuous learning and improvement. 

Responsibilities: 

Software Development: 

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions following coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand software requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code, considering performance, security, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine software requirements and specifications.

Testing and Quality Assurance: 

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit testing and integration testing.
• Identify and debug software defects, work with QA engineers to resolve issues, and ensure software quality.

• Collaborate with the QA team to develop and maintain automated test suites.
• Continuously improve software quality through code refactoring, performance optimization, and error handling.

Collaboration and Communication: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to ensure successful software delivery.
• Communicate work status, progress, and challenges in a clear and timely manner.
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and provide input on architectural decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in their technical growth and skill development.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, user guides, and API documentation.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members through code reviews, tech talks, and internal presentations.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, programming languages, and industry trends.
• Actively seek opportunities for learning and professional development.

Continuous Improvement: 

• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the implementation of best practices.
• Propose and implement innovative ideas to enhance software development efficiency and quality.
• Keep abreast of the latest software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Deliverables: 

• Ensure tasks in Jira are completed efficiently and meet the definition of done.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality code that adheres to coding standards and participates in thorough code reviews.

Expected Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 4+ years of experience in software development, preferably working on scalable web applications or enterprise software.
• Proficiency in the following front-end technologies (Typescript, React, Redux, HTML, CSS).
• Proficiency in the following back-end technologies (C#, Node.js).
• Understands the importance of testing and hands on experience with any Unit Testing and/or automation frameworks such as React Testing Library, Jest, Playwright, Cypress and etc.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, version control systems, and issue tracking tools.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Nice To Haves: 

• Familiarity with AWS Services (Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda and etc).
• Familiarity with the following: 
  • DevOps & Automation: Postman, GitHub Actions, AWS Codebuild
  • Data Management: SQL Server, PostgreSQL
  • Version Control & Build Tools: GitHub, AWS CodeBuild
  • Mapping Technologies: Mapbox, Google Maps or Esri
  • Tooling/Telemetry: Segment.io, LogRocket, Cloudwatch