Senior Software Engineer at Search Leaders, LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Minneapolis - 100% Remote

Founded in the late 90’s, our client is a privately held company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our client is one of the most experienced testing contractors in the nation, serving 13 states and delivering assessments for multi-state consortia. The company is a leader in transitioning states to online testing via one of the many testing products they offer. Their online platform is a secure, powerful online testing engine that supports and enhances the testing experience for students and educators.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building and supporting enterprise-level products, with a focus on developing the next-generation test bank. You will work primarily with Angular, Node.js, AWS DynamoDB, and cloud/serverless technologies. Collaboration with a diverse team including QA, BA, PM, and other developers is key to success in this role. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions using Angular, Node.js, and serverless technologies in AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, Business Analysts, and Product Managers, to gather requirements, define project scope, and deliver innovative software features.
• Lead technical discussions and drive architecture decisions to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security for enterprise-level applications.
• Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and best practices to improve team output and maintain code quality.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Git, ensuring smooth deployment processes and minimal downtime.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and suggest improvements to existing systems to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
• Ensure robust test coverage by participating in unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing.

Position Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of experience in software development
• Strong experience with Angular 2+ (current versions preferred)
• Proficient in Node.js and cloud/serverless architectures
• Familiarity with work management tools like JIRA
• Experience with open-source tools such as Jenkins, Git, or similar
• Proven experience working in Agile environments
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong understanding of testing, including unit, integration, and system testing
• Experience working on large-scale, enterprise-level applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Reasons to Apply:

Our client offers their employees a competitive salary and attractive benefits here are just a couple.

• Generous health benefits along with other company sponsored benefits.
• Our client also offers a generous paid time off policy along with Paid Holidays.
• What's more, they are committed to developing our employees to meet their full potential through on-the-job training.

Compensation$110,000-$130,000