Senior Software Engineer at Element 84

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

HSA and 401(k)

Job summary

Element 84 is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to contribute across the full development lifecycle, from story generation to deployment and support. You will collaborate with a distributed team to elevate technology and maintain high standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, a proactive approach to testing, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Remote candidates in many states may apply; salaried, full-time employment with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience building full-stack web applications using Python and Javascript.
• Experience with React.
• Experience with AWS.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebase.
• Ability to work as a member of a team using the Scrum methodology.
• Firm commitment to automated testing and CI/CD.
• Continuous improvement mindset and open to new ideas.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical major (CS/Engineering) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Improve quality via code reviews and standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to elevate technology and best practices.
• Own execution of medium-to-large features with technical support.
• Document work for peers and stakeholders.
• Build for long-term maintainability and efficiency.
• Provide estimates to clients and project managers on feasibility and cost.

Skills

Full-stack development

Agile teamwork

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

React

AWS

Django

TypeScript

Docker

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle from user story generation, through design, development, automated testing and operational support.
• Improve quality by actively participating in code reviews and adhering to team quality standards.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
• Own the execution of medium-to-large sized features with higher-level technical support.
• Describe and document the details of your work fluidly and accurately for technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Think holistically about the application and build with an eye towards long term maintainability and efficiency.
• Collaboratively provide estimates and other input to the client, project managers, designers, or others about features to help determine their feasibility, complexity, cost, and priority level.
• Contribute to a culture of positivity, curiosity, and respect for all individuals.

Remote Work Eligibility

Remote candidates are considered if located in VA, DC, MD, PA, UT, NJ, TX, MN, FL, NH, OR, OH, IN, AZ, CO, KS, MI, MT, SD, VT, CA, or IL (excluding Chicago).

Position Details

This is a full-time, salaried position.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or at any time in the future, and be able to pass a general background check.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience building full-stack web applications using Python and Javascript.
• Experience with React.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebase.
• Ability to work as a member of a team using the Scrum methodology.
• Firm commitment to and experience with automated testing and continuous integration.
• Proponent of continuous improvement and willing to bring new ideas to the team.
• Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and proficiently in a remote environment.
• Energetic, self-motivated, team player.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical major, such as Computer Science or Engineering (will consider equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Django and Typescript.
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications and working in a multi-container development environment.
• Experience with asynchronous background task processing.
• Experience with third-party authentication providers and payment processors.
• Experience with application monitoring and telemetry tools.
• Experience with internationalization.

About You

You are curious about the world, are constantly learning, driven to lead (formally or informally), and have a strong work ethic. You’re interested in solving impactful problems in science, medicine, and other projects that have a societal good. You can work independently or with a team, prioritize your projects, and be effective without micromanagement.

You'll care about writing. Our team is remote and written communication is essential. In addition to caring about a well-crafted email and a succinct conference abstract, you understand that good writing is good design and engineering.

Salary Range

$128,000 to $168,500. Actual compensation offered to candidate will be finalized at offer and may be above or below the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry-specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. Base salary represents just one component of the Element 84 total compensation package. Employees will also receive a number of benefits as listed below. Other compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility (dependent on employee performance and company profits).

Benefits Offered

• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with a fixed 3% of salary employer contributions (paid regardless of employee participation).
• Health savings account with a company contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and transportation).
• Company-paid parental leave after one year of employment.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid employee assistance program.
• 9 paid holidays.
• 4 weeks + 1 day Paid Time Off per calendar year (prorated first year).
• Cell phone stipend.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Element 84 is an equal opportunity employer.