Senior Software Engineer for Digital Technology

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Client Overview:

Our client seeks a temporary to permanent Senior Software Engineer for Digital Technology reporting to the Director of Digital Technology who will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining critical, public-facing applications that directly support the foundation’s mission to advance research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The role requires a strong technical background, a commitment to best practices, and the ability to translate operational needs into effective technology solutions.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$140k – $170k

Position Overview:

This Senior Software Engineer for Digital Technology is a temporary position expected to last for six months, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This full-time position is based on-site in New York City. The salary will be prorated for the six-month term.

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer for Digital Technology:

• Under the guidance of an internal foundation Senior Software Engineer, Digital Technology, lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of new and existing applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the foundation to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on the foundation’s public-facing web properties.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Develop and maintain APIs for data integration with internal and external systems.
• Ensure the security, accessibility, performance, and scalability of all developed applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain robust documentation within the codebase(s) and supporting platforms.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.
• Contribute to strategic planning of the foundation’s technology roadmap.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Software Engineer for Digital Technology:

• Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, best practices, and plug-ins.
• Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and deployment pipelines.
• Understanding of web application frameworks (e.g., Node.js, React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Understanding of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL databases).
• Understanding of API design principles and RESTful services.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and DevOps practices.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Software Engineer for Digital Technology:

• Ability to analyze complex problems and propose innovative, practical solutions.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of design and editorial workflows related to application development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of certification, education, experience, and training in a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for medical benefits only.

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