Senior Software Engineer
Who We Are
BenefitsMe, located centrally in Wichita, Kansas, partners with HR Departments nationwide to offer a multi-faceted Financial Wellness Program. Our mission is to amplify traditional benefit offerings with a voluntary program that meets the modern needs of employees, alleviating financial stress & enhancing talent acquisition and retention for Employers. We offer over 90 modules of financial education in our Financial Education Learning Center and a revolutionary Purchasing Assistance Program that allows employees to purchase quality merchandise while paying over time through payroll deductions, interest-free.
About the Job
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. If you are a self-motivated and experienced software developer with a strong background in the latest development practices, this is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that drive innovation and improve user experiences. You will collaborate with a small, agile team to build secure, maintainable, and high-performing applications.
Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to writing clean, efficient code. As part of a fully remote team, you will work independently while collaborating with stakeholders across various domains, ensuring seamless integration between frontend, backend, and infrastructure. You will be accountable for delivering high-quality software, participating in code reviews, and continuously improving development processes.
Primary responsibilities:
· Design and develop AWS Cloud-based applications using modern frameworks and tooling.
· Work closely with business teams to create innovative and effective solutions.
· Proactively identify and resolve system issues and optimization opportunities.
· Prototype new services and applications.
· Review code for best practices regarding security, reliability, and maintainability.
· Plan and estimate effort required for proposed business projects.
· Mentor fellow developers in the latest frameworks, patterns, and practices.
Experience and Skills Required:
· Self-motivated and able to complete work with minimal oversight.
· Proficient in front-end development with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS.
· Experience in back-end development utilizing NodeJS/Bun, PHP, MySQL/Postgres, OpenSearch, Redis.
· TDD, unit-testing in Jest or similar frameworks.
· CI/CD via GitHub actions and workflows.
· Task and project management in Jira or similar.
· Cloud-native development in AWS: Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, OpenSearch, DynamoDB.
Compensation & Benefits:
· $125,000 - $150,000 based on experience
· PTO
· Health, vision, and dental insurance