Senior software engineer

• Own the design and implementation of major features or subsystems from concept through production.
• Break down ambiguous requirements into clear technical designs with well-understood tradeoffs.
• Write high-quality production code across Back End and Front End systems using Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, and React.js.
• Design and evolve PostgreSQL schemas with strong attention to indexing, performance, and data integrity.
• Optimize slow queries and resolve systemic performance bottlenecks.
• Build and maintain event-driven workflows using Kafka and Redis.
• Deploy, monitor, and debug containerized services in Kubernetes environments.
• Identify and address technical debt within owned systems and lead pragmatic refactors.
• Lead by example in code reviews, coaching others on clean architecture, testing strategy, and maintainable design.
• Handle production incidents methodically and improve systems to reduce recurrence.
• Mentor associate and intermediate engineers through pairing, design reviews, and structured feedback.
• Communicate complex technical tradeoffs clearly across engineering, product, and leadership.

Technology Stack

• Languages & Runtimes: Node.js, TypeScript
• Frameworks: Nest.js, React.js
• Data & Messaging: PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Redshift
• Infrastructure & Orchestration: Kubernetes, ArgoCD, AWS
• Monitoring: DataDog

Worth is now looking looking for a Senior Software Engineer to own major features and subsystems that power our core products. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who thrives in production code, handles ambiguity with confidence, and raises the technical bar for the team around them., * 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• Demonstrated ownership of major features or subsystems in production environments.
• Deep expertise in the Node.js and TypeScript ecosystem.
• Strong system design skills with experience building scalable distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience building or maintaining event-driven systems using Kafka.
• Comfort operating containerized applications in Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to refactor complex or Legacy code into modular, maintainable architecture.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and raising team quality standards.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity environments.

Success Metrics

• Major features and subsystems ship reliably and on schedule.
• Production systems meet defined performance and reliability targets (P90/P99 latency, uptime, MTTR).
• Code quality and maintainability measurably improve within areas of ownership.
• Associate and intermediate engineers demonstrate growth in autonomy and technical capability.
• The team's delivery velocity improves due to clearer technical direction and stronger execution.

Bonus Points (nice to haves, not requirements)

• Experience with AWS services including MSK, RDS, EKS, S3, and Lambda.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
• Strong background in distributed caching strategies using Redis.
• Experience with Redshift schema design and ETL pipelines.
• Production experience with Python in Back End systems.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 9 paid Holidays
• Family Leave
• Remote
• Hybrid work (for Orlando Associates)
• Free Food & Snacks (Orlando)
• Wellness Resources