Senior Software Engineer, Search

Posted 3mo ago

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Champion the frontend architecture across a complex React/TypeScript/Node stack
Build seamless end-to-end features
Collaborate closely with backend engineers, product, and design to shape the future of the Search experience
Identify and suggest improvements to our systems and architecture
Represent the Search team on a cross-functional project
Serve as a technical point person for core Search features
Propose solutions to user experience problems

5+ years of professional software development experience
Deep mastery of modern frontend web technologies, design patterns, and user interface design using React and TypeScript
Experience with mapping libraries (e.g., Mapbox, Google Maps API) and/or complex data visualizations on maps
Comfort working with Node.js / Express for web services
Solid understanding of general API design (e.g., REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
Familiarity with core backend microservice concepts
Basic SQL (PostgreSQL or similar)
Understanding of how clients call between services
A resourceful problem-solver mindset, excelling in ambiguous situations and taking initiative
A love for coding, excitement about working on a fast-paced, constantly evolving product, and a commitment to continuous learning
Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification
Fingerprint-based background check

Familiarity with AWS managed services (e.g., S3, API Gateway, SNS/SQS)
Experience optimizing frontend performance for high-traffic, data-heavy applications

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