Software Architect Node.Js and React (Direct Hire)

RequirementsUS ONLYMust be EST4 days work week Mon-Thursday12% bonus on top of base salaryNODE.JS anbd React are a mustQualifications6+ years software engineering experienceYou have experience with Node.js and ReactYou can clearly articulate technical concepts to developers, managers, and less technical colleagues.Experience serving as the technical lead on multiple high impact and high visibility projects.Experience mentoring senior engineers on designing and implementing challenging projects.Experience implementing and designing micro services architectureExperience designing and implementing Event Driven Architecture (e.g. Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs, GCP PubSub)Experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and cloud native solutions.Agile/SCRUM experience.Implementation knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming Design PatternsExperience with RESTful Web ServicesExperience with Kubernetes, Docker and containerizationCI/CD experience is a plusExperience Static Site generation (Next.js or Gatsby.js) is a plusExperience with SEO and driving consumer website traffic is a plusSolutions Architect Certification in AWS or Microsoft Azure is a plusTools:FrontEnd (React 17+)Backend (Node.js, Express.js)Relational Databases (Postgres SQL 11+)Typescript and JavascriptDebezium & KafkaElastic Search, Kibana, LogstashRedisUnit Testing Tools (chai, nock, bluebird)NginxSparkPython knowledge is a plusCompany DescriptionWhat you’ll be working onAs the industry leader in compensation management, Payscale is on a mission to help job seekers, employees and businesses get pay right, and make sustainable fair pay a reality. Empowering more than 53 percent of the Fortune 500 in 198 countries, Payscale provides a combination of data-driven insights, best-in-class services and innovative software to enable organizations such as Angel City Football Club, Perry Ellis International, United Healthcare, Vista and The Washington Post to make fair and appropriate pay decisions. Pay is powerful. To learn more, visit www.payscale.comJob DescriptionWhat We Do: The Software Architecture team designs and develops software systems and applications. We guide the direction for architectural design choices, platforms, technical and coding standards. Software Architects work closely with software engineers, software engineering managers and product management to deliver high quality software solutions through coaching, mentorship, technical leadership and partnership with others. As architects, we set the technical direction of software development projects. Each major product initiative is supported by a Software Architect. We anticipate and plan for medium to long term technical work that needs to be done in the next 3 months to a year.What You Do: As a Software Architect you will contribute to our industry leading software platforms. You will play a key role in building enterprise software used by companies to attract and retain top talent. The right individual for this role will be a motivated, energetic, collaborative and detail-oriented leader who takes utmost pride in their work and has a consistent track record of building performant and scalable SaaS applications and will thrive by working in a high-growth environment using the latest internet technologies.Day-in-the-Life: As a Software Architect, a typical day may include the following…Partner with software engineers, QA, engineering managers, product management, and stakeholders to build the best applications in the industryEnsure software meets all requirements of performance, scalability, quality and security to produce world class productsProvide architecture and technical guidance to the engineering teamsEnsure consistency with architectural design and code standardsResearch new technologies and stay ahead of the industryBuild working POCs and prototypes to prove your architectural designs through practiceEvaluate emerging technologies and apply them (if applicable) in the Payscale PlatformsInnovate. Don’t be complacentAdditional InformationBenefits and Perks – The Highlights:All around awesome culture where together we strive to:Pursue excellence every dayCreate customer valueCompete to win (and lose!) as a teamAs part of our culture of transparency and commitment to employee engagement, we have several programs and resources such as:Regular virtual company meetingsCoffee chatsTable for 4 Executive conversationSpirit WeekPulsing tools for continuous conversations to drive performance and career growthStrengths based tools designed to help employees engage with peers and managers, supported through a program called StandOutAccess to top notch learning courses for all employees through LinkedIn LearningAs well as constant re-evaluation of what our employees need to be successful at work!Our more standard benefits include:Discretionary Paid Time Off – Giving employees the flexibility they need to rest, relax and recharge away from work15 paid holidays including Independence Week, Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day3 comprehensive health plans to fit your unique needs; plans have up to 100% company-paid premium coverage for employee Medical, Dental and VisionAccess to Premera’s Healthcare Services including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 24-hour Nurse Hotline, Telehealth (Doctor on Demand), Talkspace, and other virtual care optionsFSA and HSA options for pre-tax employee allocations towards: Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, and TransitCompany Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life InsuranceComprehensive Paid Parental / Adoption Leave program401k program with fully vested, immediate company matchAdditional highlights:Voted Seattle’s and Boston’s best places to work according to Built In 2022.Voted one of Seattle’s companies with the best benefits according to Built In 2022.