Senior JavaScript Engineer

HAMSTER LLC
San Francisco, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

San Francisco, United States of America

Tech stack

JavaScript
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Software Quality
Code Review
Encodings
Data Structures
PostgreSQL
Machine Learning
Enterprise Messaging Systems
Node.js
Next.js
Software Engineering
TypeScript
Google Cloud Platform
Large Language Models
Prompt Engineering
Generative AI
Backend
Containerization
Solid Principles
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Front End Software Development
React Testing Library
NestJS
Docker

Job description

You will need a strong background in modern JavaScript frameworks and a deep understanding of full-stack development. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance applications, with a particular focus on integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities. Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex web applications using Next.js and NestJS.
  • Develop robust and efficient Back End services with Node.js, interacting with PostgreSQL databases.
  • Implement and maintain Real Time messaging solutions.
  • Apply expertise in AI prompt engineering to optimize interactions with large language models.
  • Contribute to the training and fine-tuning of machine learning models.
  • Develop and integrate features related to embedding, chunking, and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in TypeScript.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices within the team.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience as a JavaScript Engineer, with a focus on full-stack development.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript.
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL.
  • Extensive experience with Next.js for Front End development.
  • Demonstrated experience with NestJS for Back End development.
  • Proven experience with AI prompt engineering.
  • Familiarity with model training concepts and practices.
  • Experience implementing and managing Real Time messaging systems.
  • Understanding and practical application of embedding and chunking techniques.
  • Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) implementation.
  • Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with testing frameworks (eg, Jest, React Testing Library).

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