Senior Software Engineer

JFC Staffing Companies; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead projects focused on designing and implementing robust solutions. The role involves collaborating with technical leaders, ensuring high-quality code, and optimizing user-facing applications. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong experience in Ruby and JavaScript, and a passion for problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work with a leading recruiting company

Local connections to hiring managers

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience delivering high-quality code.
• Professional experience developing in Ruby, Ember, JavaScript.
• Experience with relational database query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain products and features focused on user needs.
• Implement business logic and write automated tests for production delivery.
• Collaborate with technical leaders for platform growth.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Documentation skills

Front-end development

Education

4-year degree in computer science or similar

MS degree in computer science (plus)

Tools

Ruby

Ember

JavaScript

Relational database

Cloud-native architecture

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development projects, focusing on designing and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with architects to tackle complex technical challenges while delivering high-quality code to production.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer

• Design, build, and maintain products and features with a focus on user needs.
• Collaborate with technical leaders to plan for platform infrastructure growth.
• Engage with other teams to provide feedback on internal APIs.
• Translate user needs and business goals into technical solutions.
• Implement business logic and write automated tests for production delivery.
• Adjust team processes based on feedback and guide the team through changes.
• Maintain deep knowledge of relevant systems and technologies.

Senior Software Engineer Requirements

• Four year degree in computer science or similar with a MS being a plus
• A minimum of four years of progressively complex experience delivering high-quality code centered around user needs.
• Professional experience developing in Ruby, Ember, and JavaScript with full-stack capabilities, emphasizing front-end development.
• Experience with relational database query optimization, serverless functions, cloud-native architecture design, automated software testing, containers, and client-side performance tuning.
• Desire to optimize the reliability, latency, and user experience of user-facing applications.
• Proven ability and interest in watching for, and fixing bugs during development to maintain clean, high fidelity code
• Strong documentation skills
• Experience developing consumer facing sites is a strong plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, determination, and a growth mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Salary Expectations

The salary for this position is up to $150k annually based on skills and experiences.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume by clicking the Apply button.

Crafting Your Resume

When applying for Senior Software Engineer roles, tailor your resume by highlighting relevant skills, certifications, and experiences that directly match the job description. Use keywords that align with the industry and role. Whenever possible, focus on quantifiable achievements such as improving efficiency by a certain percentage or leading successful projects to demonstrate your impact and problem-solving ability. For highly technical roles, be specific about the tools, programming languages, and technologies you’ve worked with while showcasing your ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.

Interview Tips

Your job interview is a great place to show your unique qualifications for the Senior Software Engineer role.

• Prepare to discuss your experience with specific examples that highlight how you’ve contributed to solving problems and driving results in previous roles.
• Practice explaining your skills and accomplishments clearly and confidently, ensuring you can communicate effectively with interviewers from various backgrounds.
• Show your interest in the company and the position by researching its goals, culture, and challenges. Ask thoughtful questions that reflect your enthusiasm and curiosity.

Ready to apply for this Senior Software Engineer position?

Click the Apply button to attach your resume.

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