Scout Motors is looking to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by developing and enhancing software products, from concept to deployment, and needs a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in this effort.
Requirements
- +5 years of experience with popular JavaScript-based frameworks and libraries such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js
- +5 years of experience building responsive and mobile-friendly web designs using CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Foundation, or Materialize CSS
- Understanding of GraphQL, RESTful, and RPPC principles and experience in consuming APIs for data retrieval and manipulation
- Awareness of common security vulnerabilities in web applications (e.g., XSS, CSRF) and knowledge of best practices to mitigate these risks
- Stay updated with the latest web standards, trends, and best practices in front-end development, including performance optimization, SEO, and UX/UI design principles
- Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 product, supporting early low-code tools, and driving graduation to highly customized applications
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for finding elegant solutions to complex challenges
Responsibilities
- Work with engineers & technical leaders across the company to ship interoperable products and systems on strong foundations that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables
- Partner with cross-functional partners in User Experience and Product Management to produce how and when plans for the digital products, providing thoughtful tradeoffs between design requirements and incurring technical debt
- Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions that will power the digital product ecosystem. Influence decisions on build/buy/partner, contemplating today’s needs, and future enterprise requirements
- Implement best practices and standards for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation
- Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow and succeed
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously learning and experimenting with new tools and techniques to improve our software development process
Other
- Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Years of Experience required in type of role: +5 years in software development and experience with scaling software products, providing technical leadership and direction for development
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, both independently and as part of a team
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City
