Senior Software Engineer (Hub-Remote: DC or Philly Metro)

Element 84•Alexandria, VA

3d•$130,000 - $172,000•Remote

About The Position

Element 84 is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team as we begin a new, multi-year, data-intensive application development project. You will be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and launch of a complex system that is global in scope and will be used by some of the largest companies in the world. An ideal candidate for this role is excited by the challenge of converting detailed specifications into robust, performant, and highly maintainable code, takes great pride in their craftsmanship, and is eager to take ownership of critical components.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
Experience building back-end systems that are scalable, secure, and well-architected
Experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
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)
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or at any time in the future
Able to pass a general background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-throughput, distributed, event-driven systems
Interest in data engineering, database administration, data warehousing, etc.
Experience building and deploying containerized applications and working in a multi-container development environment
Experience implementing authz/authn
Full-stack exposure or experience

Responsibilities

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 system 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

Benefits

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
6 paid floating holidays
4 weeks + 1 day paid Vacation Time Off per calendar year (prorated first year)
40 hours paid Sick Leave
Cell phone stipend