Software Engineer, Home Page - Full-stack

Ancestry • Lehi, UT

254d • $92,340 - $115,380 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ancestry is seeking a dedicated Software Engineer to join our Home Page team. This role will focus on developing and maintaining our web technologies, ensuring a seamless experience for users exploring their ancestry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development utilizing JavaScript frameworks such as React, Node.js, and Java.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience as a full-stack software engineer.
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks, including React and Node.js, as well as Java for backend development.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML and CSS, and experience in RESTful API design.
• Solid understanding of version control systems such as Git, agile methodologies, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and tools for seamless integration and deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug applications independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in e-commerce or consumer-focused applications.
• Familiarity working with cloud platforms like AWS - ability to design, deploy, and manage applications in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to develop and maintain Ancestry's home page.
• Design, build, and implement scalable and efficient full-stack solutions, ensuring high-performance and responsiveness.
• Develop user-centric features using React for the front-end and Node.js, Java for the back-end.
• Participate in code reviews and discussions to ensure quality standards and best practices are maintained.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, identifying and rectifying performance bottlenecks as they arise.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of the development process and integration of new technologies.
• Ensure that the system architecture supports scalability and security requirements.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software development and ancestry-related domains to propose innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Bonus eligibility
• Equity options
• Flexible work location
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree