Senior JavaScript Full-Stack Engineer

Senior JavaScript Full-Stack Engineer
Remote, Anywhere in the US

About the role

Are you a full-stack JavaScript engineer that wants to have an impact on the world while working at a recently funded, scaling startup? Do you enjoy getting a “yes” from your boss when you want to try something new? If you need to try out a new framework or find a new way of doing things, do you get excited? 

If you answered yes to all the questions above, AnswersNow may be the company for you. We are looking for a Full-Stack JavaScript Engineer who can translate requirements into a world-class product. 

What you'll do

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain features for our client-facing web application in an AWS ECS stack. Our current tools include React, React Redux with Sagas, Node.js, and Docker
• Work with an agile team to deliver frequent iterations, including individual and collaborative work
• Perform and participate in PR reviews, technical discussions, and requirement elaboration activities
• Pair, share, and mentor with other developers on the team and other stakeholders on other teams
• Occasional production support on rotation
• Contribute work on UI, API, and DB tiers. It is not necessary to be an expert on all tiers
• Contribute high-quality work while being adaptive to frequent change

About you

• Thrive in an early-stage environment where there are tons of unknowns and risk
• Unafraid to ask questions, experiment with new approaches, take initiative, operate with a sense of urgency
• Are personable, community-oriented and enjoy networking
• Excellent communicator and presenter
• Persuasive and have a knack for devising creative, “win win” solutions

Requirements

• Deep expertise in building web products with one of the major application languages (Javascript, Python, Go)
• Experience in relational databases such as PostGres
• Currently proficient or having an active interest in cloud-based development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences
• 5+ years of experience working in a full-stack or API engineering role
• Experience in technical leadership of an engineering team is a bonus
• Strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and software application design
• Passion for solving challenging problems and iterating quickly
• Previous start-up experience is a definite plus

Our benefits include

At AnswersNow, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a company that is revolutionizing the ABA industry. Other benefits to working at AnswersNow include competitive pay, meaningful investment in the company via stock options, generous time-off (please use it!), medical, vision and dental care options, and more.