Software Engineer

Software EngineerWe are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our growing team. This role is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As a member of the engineering team, you will have relevant experience with both front-end and back-end coding languages, software development architecture and design patterns, development frameworks and third-party libraries. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in DevOps and automation coupled with excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business requirements into scalable and efficient solutions. This individual must be creative, collaborative, organized, and adaptable.At First Dollar, we believe in empowering engineers to build a smarter health benefits platform - one where human expertise is amplified, not replaced, by AI tools. We seek engineers who have demonstrated experience using AI responsibly to accelerate their development workflow, improve code quality, and solve complex problems more efficiently.Our engineering team is built on the principle of humans over code. We are a tight-knit group of lifelong learners in a constant quest to be a team that is greater than the sum of its parts. Come join us!Duties & Responsibilities:Design, develop, and test applications (e.g. API, Web apps) in accordance with established standardsWork closely with design and product teams to ship delightful, engaging products using React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and GraphQL and related technologiesContribute to and improve engineering standards, tooling, and processesParticipate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related codeCollaborate with other software developers, product managers and software architects to plan, design, and build softwareEnsure that non-functional requirements such as security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability are being considered when designing and delivering solutionsWork in an Agile framework to identify and automate solutions that result in enhanced developer experience and increased developer productivityStay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in solution architecture and technology innovationTroubleshoot and debug issues and bugs in applicationsCreate design diagrams and technical documentationOther duties as assignedEducation & Experience:1-3 years of experience in software or solution architecture roles, with a focus on designing and implementing complex, enterprise-level solutions using cloud platformStrong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and architectural frameworksStrong understanding of Continuous Delivery patterns, Cloud foundational patterns, Observability patterns, Developer experience patternsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsPractical AI experience required - Comfortable using tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude for prototyping, debugging, and problem-solvingLeverage AI as a tool, not a replacement - Candidates are expected to understand that AI is a power productivity multiplier while maintaining engineering judgment, and ensuring AI generated code meets quality standardsBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experienceTechnical Proficiency and Skills :Proficiency with:Node.jsReactTypeScriptApollo GraphQLGit Version Control SystemPostgreSQLGoogle CloudJestDocker ContainerCI/CD PipelinesExperience with one or more cloud platforms, preferably GCPExcellent communication and teamwork skillsGreat attention to detail and organizational skillsExperience delivering individual and institutional client facing solutions; Web Portal(s), online payments, and third-party integrationsGood understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologyExpertise in delivering secure, high performance, fault tolerant, and high availability solutionsOther Requirements:Infrequent travel (10%)Ability to occasionally work overtime or after hoursProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer