Software Engineer at TaxBit

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex applications using modern technologies and frameworks, ensuring they meet customer requirements for functionality, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate business needs into technical specifications, refining tools and processes for optimal user experience and system efficiency.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices, including code readability, testability, and adherence to software design principles.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, identify potential issues, and share knowledge across the engineering team. This includes reviewing code for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Own end-to-end problem-solving across multiple systems and services, working independently to debug, optimize, and enhance existing solutions while collaborating with other engineers to address technical challenges.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes and deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet evolving customer demands.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including API specifications, user guides, and system architecture diagrams, to ensure clarity and ease of use for stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of agile development methodologies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Engage in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring processes, ensuring reliable and scalable application delivery.
• Collaborate with QA teams to design and execute test cases, ensuring that all features and functionalities meet the required quality standards and user expectations.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in developing complex applications using programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Deep knowledge of modern web development frameworks like React, Node.js, or Django, and the ability to implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Strong understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL, including query optimization, data modeling, and integration with application logic.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including deployment, configuration, and management of scalable infrastructure and services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize complex systems, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, code collaboration, and maintaining a clean commit history.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, present technical solutions, and document processes for clarity.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code that adheres to coding standards and best practices.
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, including tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or GitHub Actions, to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing, to ensure high-quality and reliable software delivery.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical requirements, translating them into functional specifications and implementing them efficiently in code.
• Experience with DevOps practices and the ability to work with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Ansible to manage and deploy scalable systems.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and the ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that integrate with existing platforms.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Proficiency in using agile methodologies and the ability to adapt to changing requirements and project priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of API development and integration, including RESTful and GraphQL APIs, to ensure seamless communication between systems and services.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver cohesive and user-centric solutions.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and the ability to manage and track progress through tools like Jira or Trello.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes to deploy and manage scalable applications in production environments.