Who we are
Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.
We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.
Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish.
Location
This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer with 8+ years of industry expertise to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the development and maintenance of mission critical web applications. Your focus will be on utilizing your expertise in various technologies, including Ruby on Rails, node.js, AWS, Jekyll, Google Analytics, API development, test automation, and CI/CD.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust and scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, node.js, and other relevant technologies.
- Architect and implement solutions on AWS, leveraging cloud services to ensure high availability, security, and performance of our applications.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, and translate them into technical specifications and features.
- Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative and user-friendly solutions.
- Migrate Google Analytics to its latest version seamlessly integrating it with the current architecture.
- Develop and maintain APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange and integration with third-party services.
- Implement and enhance test automation frameworks and write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Set up and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize application performance.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the development process and product quality.
- Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
- As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (8+ years) in software development, with a focus on full-stack web development.
- Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, node.js, and experience with Jekyll for static site generation.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services and best practices for cloud-based application development and deployment.
- Familiarity with Google Analytics integration and utilization for data-driven decision-making.
- Expertise in API design and development, ensuring adherence to RESTful principles and security standards.
- Demonstrated experience in test automation and writing test cases using popular testing frameworks.
- Proven ability to set up CI/CD pipelines and experience with relevant tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI).
- Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice to haves
- Relevant certifications in AWS and other relevant technologies.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with other programming languages and frameworks beyond Ruby on Rails and node.js.
- Previous experience working in Agile development environments.
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
Perks & benefits
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
New business referral bonus
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.