Senior Software Engineer

Scout is a SaaS web platform providing a B2B recruitment marketplace for employers and search firms. Our vision is to optimize candidate-to-job matching and improve time-to-hire of the very best candidates for our customers. As a Senior Software Engineer you will join a collaborative team working to enhance and innovate our web service to expand to new customers and further improve efficiencies. Scout has a well established engineering department that includes teams dedicated to product research & design, technical infrastructure, machine learning, software development, customer support and quality assurance.We are seeking full stack creative thinkers, who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a high level of ownership and responsibility for the success of the team. Scout has a supportive culture that encourages respect, individual growth and continual improvement. This is a fully remote opportunity that offers an exceptional work/life balance. Primary Function: Develop large features & improvements as well as fixes and library upgrades Write unit tests to maintain test coverage Take initiative to identify improvements to the code structure towards better maintainability and testability Drive coding best practices within the team May coach junior engineers (process, code base, best practices) Conduct thorough and constructive code reviews to ensure quality Actively participate in the agile development process (design reviews, planning, and retrospectives); seek to meet commitments and proactively resolve blockers Write and review technical designs Guide and mentor junior engineers in navigating the codebase, best practices, and relevant languages. Contribute to cross-team discussions around processes and architecture improvements Implement integrations with third-party services and application components Collaborate with peers to prioritize work and be in alignment with strategic goals Handle interruptions well, seek to help others reach team goals Keep up-to-date with relevant advances in the field May participate in interviews for new hires Required Skills: CS fundamentals (data structure and algorithms) Deep knowledge of modern web applications Expert in Python Proficient with JavaScript / TypeScript / React Good knowledge of MongoDB or SQL Proficient with Git Proficient with Docker (Kubernetes is a plus) Experience with AWS is a plus Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging skills Excellent design & organizational skills Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams. Ability to work independently in a remote environment requiringminimal direction/oversight Continual improvement and self-learning Education and Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in software development of web applications. Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus Physical Requirements: Remote position. WHY AQUENT? WHAT WE OFFER ... Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach Industry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm ABOUT AQUENT Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, Aquent is making the future of work better for everyone. Its brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, and Aquent Employer of Record. To learn more, visit aquent.com. Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a U.S. state. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you require ​an ADA reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Carolyn Sarante, Director of Employee Relations at [email protected] or Lucas Manzaneres, Employment Relations Specialist, at [email protected]. Apply To This Job