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Software Engineer (JavaScript)

Sovos

Sovos

Software Engineering
Porto, Portugal
Posted on Aug 20, 2024
Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do:

The Software Engineer can leverage technology to solve difficult problems at scale, taking into consideration aspects like security, performance, reliability, and maintainability. This role challenges the individual to adapt quickly and work effectively as a developer, sharing technical knowledge and build and deploy high quality software that satisfies our customers.

More specifically you will:

  • Build, test, deploy and maintain a client-facing API hosted in the Apigee Edge SaaS platform.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, Architects and Business Analysts to refine requirements and designs
  • Participate on cross functional teams to deliver solutions from the point of inception through customer delivery
  • Seize opportunities to improve processes, standards, and practices
  • Work as a team member and with more senior developers on complex stories & tasks
  • Develop software consistent with Sovos coding standards & conventions
  • Collaborate in a fast-paced agile environment under tight deadlines to “ship” new releases each sprint
  • Take part in an active culture of learning by exploring new technologies and participating in knowledge sharing

What We Need From You:

  • Competent in SDLC and an active participant in all major activities (Planning, Stand Up, Story Time, etc.)
  • Develop skills using TDD and CI practices
  • Function competently as an individual contributor, completing relatively small tasks independently
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Development Managers, Quality Assurance, Business Analyst and other technical staff to refine requirements and designs
  • Participate on cross functional teams to deliver solutions from the point of inception through customer delivery
  • Improve processes, standards and practices
  • Work as a team member and with more senior developers on complex stories & tasks
  • Develop programs consistent with Sovos coding standards & conventions
  • Build skill in at least one specific technical expertise ( Web-Services, RESTful APIs, Web Development and etc.)
  • Able to triage and resolve simple engineering escalations
  • Work with other team members to solve complex problems
  • Capable of troubleshooting issues & bugs within area of application with expertise
  • Applies defined practices / procedures to design, implement, and support individual software projects
  • Authors or contributes to technical design documentation, release notes, bug fix documentation
  • Performs and designs testing protocols to ensure that the product is fully tested
  • Delivers production ready code of high quality which satisfies all functional and non-functional requirements
  • Multitasks in a fast paced environment while maintaining integrity, reliability, ethical practices and a professional focus on projects.
  • Knowledge of any object-oriented programing languages like; .NET/C#, JavaScript, Node.JS, React.JS or Python.
  • Knowledge of XML, JSON, SOAP, RESTful APIs
  • Expertise on NodeJS framework and NPM packages
  • Expertise on Unit-Testing with (Jest, Mocha etc.)
  • Knowledge of OAS3
  • Knowledge of markup languages (HTML, JavaScript (ES5/ES6), and jQuery)
  • Expertise on such tools like APIGEE (Kong, Mulesoft, Layer7, API Mgmt Tools) is a plus
  • Advanced English skills (written and verbal)
  • Experience with unit and integration tests and frameworks like Jest or Mocha

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Personal Accidents Insurance
  • Meal Allowance
  • Continuing opportunities for further Learning & Development
  • Progressive Wellness Program
  • A chance to work with talented and passionate people in a rewarding and values-driven environment!
  • Visit our careers page to learn more!

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.