Senior Software Engineer
Cb
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
$90,000 - $130,000 USD yearly
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Overview: Please refer to our website: Shakawear.com
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: 510 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston TX, 77047 (NOT REMOTE)
Reports to: Management
Department: Engineering / Software Development
Contact: hr@shakawear.com
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will be communicating with the production and design team to meet the needs of both client and internal applications. You will lead the overseas team of product managers, other engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure that our software meets the highest standards of performance, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
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Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain complex software applications, ensuring code is modular, reusable, and scalable. -
Architecture & Design: Lead the design and architecture of new features, systems, and platforms. Collaborate with other engineers to identify optimal approaches and solutions. -
Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable code while adhering to industry best practices, coding standards, and development guidelines. -
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to junior engineers to foster growth and maintain high team standards. -
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks. Continuously optimize software for better performance and reliability. -
Collaboration: Work with product managers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features. -
Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and actively contribute to the improvement of the team’s processes and tools. -
Testing & Quality Assurance: Design and implement unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure the stability and reliability of applications. -
Agile Development: Participate in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Required Qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. -
Experience: At least 5+ years of professional software development experience. -
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript (Node.js, React, etc.).- Strong understanding of the Shopify ecosystem.
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and algorithm.
- Knowledge of the open source ERP platform Odoo.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data storage systems.
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.
- Experience with testing frameworks and TDD (Test-Driven Development).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- A positive attitude that uplifts the team.
- Result oriented.
- Able to perform under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) or mobile development frameworks (React Native, Swift, Kotlin).
- Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC).
- Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure software solutions.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead and organize a team from ground up.
- We are not a tech company, nor do we strive to be. You will gain first-hand experience of building, leading, and scaling an organization.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. No glass ceiling. We’ve had junior level associates get promoted to management roles.
Shaka Wear is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year