Software Engineer (Node.JS / React)
Sovos
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 revolutionising 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 is a problem solver that leverages technology to solve difficult problems at scale. This role challenges its owner to work quickly and effectively, sharing technical knowledge and leading the team to build and deploy high quality software that satisfies our customers.
More specifically you will:
- 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 Managers, Product Owners, Development Managers, Quality Assurance, Experience Design, 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
- Pair program effectively with more junior & senior developers
- Develop programs consistent with Sovos coding standards & conventions
- Build skill in at least one specific technical expertise (Database, Web Development, etc.)
- Work with other team members to solve complex problems
- Capable of troubleshooting issues & bugs within their application of expertise
- Mentor less experienced members of our team
- Develop and enhance the user experience of our applications
- Contribute to our component library with well-crafted components that can be used by the entire development team, as well as add to our unit test suite (Karma and Jasmine based)
- 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, participating in knowledge shares, attending conferences, and collaborating with local developer bootcamps
What We Need From You:
- 3+ years of experience in software development
- It is important to have some background working in scrum teams.
- Front End knowledge – Important to have: React, Node.js. It will be a plus: Typescript, GraphQL
- Back End knowledge – Important to have: Node.js, MySQL. It will be a plus: Redis, Java
- System integration using Microservices and API technologies
- Know-how on working in a collaborative software development environment, using the best practices related with source control, creating and managing branches, creating and approving pull requests, using any tools that have these concepts in-placed, as for example Bitbucket, Git, or others.
- It will be a plus having experience using Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps but not essential
- Open minded, willing to support and share knowledge to other team members, collaboration is an important value
- High sense of ownership
- Experience providing technical leadership and hands on team coaching experience
- Fluent speaking, writing and reading in English
- Essential Job Functions:
- Interact effectively with teammates, colleagues and customers
- Comprehend and communicate complex concepts
- Concentrate, analyze and resolve complex problems
- Utilize technology (e.g. phone systems, computer hardware and software applications) to fulfill work requirements
What Does Sovos Offer You?
The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!
- An opportunity to work with a global team
- Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days!
- Mentoring Programs
- Globally recognised Training and Development programs
- Benefits
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, color, 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.