[Remote] Back-End Software Engineering Lead / Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is hiring a Back-End Software Engineering Lead / Architect to design and evolve backend-focused cloud and web applications for its fuel management and IoT platforms. The role provides technical leadership in software architecture, backend development, scalability, and engineering practices while collaborating with engineering, QA, product teams, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test backend-focused software elements for cloud-based and web-based applications
• Architect and evolve back end application and system designs to align with current standards, scalability, reliability, and long term product roadmaps
• Provide support to and partner with Front-End software engineer(s) on solutions, problem-solving, and setting processes and standards
• Work as part of a team developing software in an agile methodology
• Develop software solutions for connectivity and IoT for our fuel management platforms
• Lead requirements analysis and definition of software architecture
• Design and optimize software for high performance, high availability, and low latency
• Write high quality, readable, and maintainable code with accompanying automated unit tests for both new and modified code
• Conduct peer design/code reviews and demonstrate software to stakeholders
• Collaborate with SQA, Product Service, development partners, and customers to monitor software performance, and investigate/resolve identified issues
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, design discussions, and best practices

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• 10+ years of professional experience in commercial software development, with a strong specialization in full stack application development
• Strong knowledge of architectural needs for web-based applications and ability to build and/or redesign them to meet current standards and business strategies/requirements/roadmaps
• Experience working with MongoDB, including schema design and query optimization
• Strong experience developing and supporting production systems using NodeJS
• Experience deploying and operating applications in Kubernetes environments, including creating and configuring application infrastructure
• Experience building and supporting solutions on AWS, including knowledge of services such as SQS, SES, and IAM
• Strong understanding of unit testing and test driven development practices
• Strong understanding of web application architecture, including the ability to design, build, and evolve systems to meet current standards and business roadmaps
• Proficiency with source control systems and collaborative development workflows
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum software development environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, QA, product management, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers through guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Sound product and user experience judgment, including awareness of customer impact, tradeoffs, and pragmatic decision making
• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum software methodologies required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to develop high quality documentation
• Full software development lifecycle experience: requirements analysis, design, implementation, test (unit and functional), deployment, maintenance, and support
• Proficiency with source control required
• Able to troubleshoot and problem solve in an embedded environment a plus
• Experience with secure software development practices is a plus
• Experience with front-end web development a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid role located in Simsbury, CT | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA in the US.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Family-planning programs from Maven Clinic.
• Diabetes-management support through Livongo.
• Coverage for women's health.
• Support for adult and elder care.
• Paid parental leave.
• A generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Paid time off up to 15 days each year.
• 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Continuous learning opportunities.

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