Software Engineer, Home Page - Full-stack
About the position Responsibilities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to develop and maintain Ancestry's home page. • Design, build, and implement scalable and efficient full-stack solutions, ensuring high-performance and responsiveness. • Develop user-centric features using React for the front-end and Node.js, Java for the back-end. • Participate in code reviews and discussions to ensure quality standards and best practices are maintained. • Troubleshoot and debug applications, identifying and rectifying performance bottlenecks as they arise. • Contribute to the continual improvement of the development process and integration of new technologies. • Ensure that the system architecture supports scalability and security requirements. • Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software development and ancestry-related domains to propose innovative solutions. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. • 2+ years of professional experience as a full-stack software engineer. • Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks, including React and Node.js, as well as Java for backend development. • Familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML and CSS, and experience in RESTful API design. • Solid understanding of version control systems such as Git, agile methodologies, and responsive design principles. • Experience with CI/CD processes and tools for seamless integration and deployment. • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug applications independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. • Experience in e-commerce or consumer-focused applications. • Familiarity working with cloud platforms like AWS - ability to design, deploy, and manage applications in cloud environments. Benefits • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401k • Bonus eligibility • Equity options • Flexible work location • Diversity and inclusion initiatives Apply tot his job