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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Paper Tiger
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $127,000 - $160,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Databases, Database Queries, DevOps, Design of User Interfaces, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, E2e Testing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Website Wireframe, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Vue.js, Containerization, Front End Software Development, Api Design, JestJS, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer--7e94aba9-480b-4b7e-a012-6f029f69eb9e

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Team Player, Leadership, User Experience Design (UXD), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Time Management, Software Engineering, Software Development, User Interface Design, * 5+ years of experience with Vue.js or React, and PHP

 * Experience with writing and scaling REST APIs returning JSON.
 * Deep understanding of Object Oriented Programming, Microservice and API architecture.
 * Familiarity with IaC, containerization (Docker), modern DevOps practices, and automated testing.
 * Familiarity with AI/LLM APIs and prompt engineering
 * Strong knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL - writing and reviewing complex queries and performance tuning.
 * Deep understanding of Test Driven Development methodologies - writing unit, integration and end-to-end tests.
 * Python experience is a plus.

## Description

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Software Engineer will take a lead role in developing fullstack applications and guiding technical execution across projects. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and both front-end and back-end developers to deliver secure, accessible, high-performance features on time. Given the fast-paced, cross-functional environment, strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What you'll do

 * Design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
 * Build and maintain responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue or React.
 * Convert UI/UX designs and wireframes into clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
 * Optimize front-end performance and implement robust testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) with tools like Vitest, Jest, or Cypress
 * Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems across the stack (application, database, integrations, infrastructure).
 * Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, evaluating and recommending new technologies as appropriate.
 * Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering technical growth and shared ownership.
 * Drive technical architecture and design decisions to build scalable and reliable software systems.
 * Implement best practices for software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and documentation to maintain high code quality.
 * Participate in on-call rotations to handle incident responses and troubleshoot issues promptly.