Sr. Software Engineer (TypeScript)

One Trajector. One Mission.

Trajector helps the underserved and at-risk disabled population in their quest to receive all the disability benefits they medically, legally, and ethically qualify for from both government and private entities. We develop medical evidence that helps our clients navigate the complex disability benefits journey to improve their life trajectory.

Trajector is seeking a highly talented Senior Software Engineer to build and enhance applications to power our next generation products and workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and experience working with AWS, Node.js, TypeScript, and React.

• $135,000 - $160,000  per year with quarterly bonuses based on performance with total compensation at a range of approximately $155,000 - $182,000 per year.  
• Health benefits, 401k program fully vested in two years, education reimbursement, and more. 
• Paid time off, including seven (7) federal holidays plus two (2) flex holidays for DEI.
• Joining a rapidly growing organization.

• Develop and maintain software applications and systems using AWS, Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and debug mission critical applications directly connected to revenue collection.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the design of software applications.
• Mentor and lead junior software engineers by providing guidance and feedback on their work, and helping them to develop their skills.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend systems and web applications.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript and utilization of AWS-based solutions including AWS Lambda functions.
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL or a NoSQL database such as MongoDB or DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with OpenAPI for designing and documenting RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in developing event-driven architectures using a service such as AWS EventBridge.
• Experience implementing build/deploy pipelines while working in a CI/CD environment.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, such as the utilization of modern design patterns and testing
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• Minimum internet speed of 25 Download/10 Upload

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Possess expertise in DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) metrics, including deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate, and mean time to recover, and adept at utilizing these metrics to continually refine software development practices and optimize team performance.
• Experience developing user interfaces using a modern JS/TS framework such as Next.js, Nuxt.js, Angular or Sveltekit.
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests.
• Familiarity with programming languages beyond JavaScript/TypeScript such as Golang, Rust, Python or Elixir.

Trajector is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer.