TSSCI w/Poly - Back-End Software Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Systems Software Engineer to join our team, interested in designing,

developing and maintaining essential software systems. The optimal candidate will have demonstrated

experience integrating solutions with graph databases, such as JanusGraph. They will also have a strong

background in systems software development, experience with 3rd party system integration, expertise in

ElasticSearch, and a solid understanding of data modeling concepts. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on

a challenging project that requires innovative solutions and collaborative problem-solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient software solutions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements

Participate with code reviews and ensure high-quality, modular, and reusable code

Troubleshoot and debug issues in the application, including performance optimization and error

handling

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve

our application

Design and implement data models that meet the needs of the application, ensuring data consistency

and integrity

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive expertise in Python and NodeJS

5+ years of experience in systems software development in NodeJS or Python

Strong proficiency working with graph databases and graph query languages

Proven experience with 3rd party system integration using APIs, webhooks and other integration

methods

Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles and best practices

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Basic understanding of data modeling concepts, including entity-relationship, data normalization, and

denormalization

Experience with Git workflows, including feature branching, pull requests and code reviews

Ability to work effectively in a Linux-based development environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands on experience with AWS Lambda, EventBridge and SQS

Experience with Node.js, Express and MongoDB

In-depth knowledge of ElasticSearch, including indexing, querying and aggregation

Knowledge of containerization leveraging Kubernetes

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins or CircleCI

Hands-on experience working with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or AWS SQS

Benefits

Vacation5 weeks of paid vacation per year

Holidays - Paid holidays published annually by the Office of Personnel Management, excluding Inauguration Day

100% paid for Health Benefits (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, VSP Vision, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and annual $1500 employer HSA contribution on qualified plans)

6% 401k contribution

Life/disability benefits

Generous Annual Training Budget

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree