Senior Developer

Contract Position

80% to 90% time (est. 120-150 hrs per month)
Pay TBD per Contractor Requirements
Limited to Candidates residing in the United States
No recruiters or agencies, please

Job Description

As a Senior Developer, you will be architecting custom web applications and features, along with driving the engineering team. You will be writing code, sharing knowledge, and delegating work. You will be mentoring mid-level and junior engineers. You communicate effectively with both fellow engineers, product owners, and clients and provide architectural and code review feedback. You will also be expected to document and promote best practices. Your experience shipping production code will help other developers make informed and forward looking decisions.

At Brevity we empower developers … you “own” your code and the process from development to validation and testing. This means that developers write application code, write automated tests, and the infrastructure code. We also encourage developers to maintain experience across the full stack. We value diverse back-end and front-end development experience. We value developers that strive to stay informed about all aspects of software development and are not afraid to step outside their comfort zone.

Key Qualifications

7+ years of software engineering experience, preferably with large, complex web applications
Demonstrable role as a project tech lead with oversight of multiple developers
Deep and recent experience using Typescript, React, GraphQL,and Node
Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other infrastructure tools
Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure services and best practices
Able to communicate complex concepts clearly and accurately
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL or another modern relational database
Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, secure coding best practices, and testing (HIPAA, PHI, PII and GDPR experience is a plus)
Eager to improve processes via automation
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Perform all technical aspects of software development including design, hands-on engineering, developing framework & tooling including prototypes, code review, mentor engineering peers, and own and drive transformation with various technology domains
Function as an engineering leader with consistent development practices (tools, common components, and documentation)
Lead code reviews and contribute to automated test suites
Work closely with product owners to define the product and engineering roadmap
Manage the deployment, and monitoring of software across staging and production environments
Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills
Experienced and comfortable working with remote teams and external vendors

How to Apply

Please provide your resume, website, and/or LinkedIn profile and tell us more about yourself and how you've guided complex, medium to large web application project engagements to success. Our work typically involves teams of 2 to 5 engineers, including a Sr. Project Engineer and projects are typically 6-month to multi-year engagements. It would be great to know that you're experienced collaborating with similar remote team configurations.

Applicants can email us at hello@brevityhq.com.

If we see that we might be a fit for each other, we'll follow-up and schedule some time to talk in greater detail.

Who We Are

Brevity Inc. is a trusted software development team that produces purpose-built, secure, compliant, and scalable solutions for innovative businesses. Since 2013, we have served the complex software needs of a diverse group of business clients. From fledgling start-ups needing a dedicated development team to mid-size businesses seeking greater insights and efficiency to Fortune Global 500 industry leaders who challenge us to collaborate on cutting edge digital resources – we solve the hard problems. Our primary focus is on complex Web Applications, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Analytics & Reporting, and Security & Compliance.

We call Salt Lake City, Utah our home with a US-based development team that spans the country.

Our Values

We’re always seeking smart, innovative and forward-thinking people to join us. Brevity is committed to delivering projects and products that inspire and empower ... and we can’t do it alone. If you share the following principles, we’d love to get to know you better.

Curiosity - We believe we’re different because we are highly curious people who are constantly learning. We seek out opportunities to explore and expand our knowledge.

Collaboration - We’re strongest when we work together. This means we leave our egos at the door and truly seek the best answers. We acknowledge and deeply respect one another. This is our strong foundation for solid relationships and great results.

Ethics - We believe in being ethical and fair in all our interactions – internally and externally. This means doing the right thing, even if it doesn’t benefit the bottom line.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations

Brevity is deeply committed to a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact us by email at hello@brevityhq.com.

Brevity Inc.

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