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Senior Software Engineer

Jobs for Humanity

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Job Description

We are looking for a talented and driven Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust software systems and applications that solve complex technical problems and deliver high-quality products to our users. You will work with modern technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to every phase of the software development lifecycle.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems and applications that solve complex technical challenges, while ensuring high performance, reliability, and code quality. The engineer will also contribute to team growth by mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain software systems and applications
  • Write clean, scalable, and reliable code
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality
  • Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to manage data efficiently
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver sprint goals
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and technical debt
  • Optimize application performance and efficiency
  • Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge through documentation and pair programming
  • Use version control (Git) for source code management
  • Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for deployment and infrastructure

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
  • Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
  • Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Strong understanding of API design and development
  • Experience with testing frameworks and writing unit/integration tests
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and team collaboration skills
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members
  • Experience delivering reliable, scalable code on schedule
  • Track record of reducing system defects and improving application performance

Job details

Workplace

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Location

Washington, , United States

Experience

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