Senior Software Engineer

ROLE MISSION

Our software engineers work in a highly collaborative environment that prioritizes communication, trust, and delivering the highest value to our customers. Software engineers help identify problems and opportunities that can be solved with code and work to deliver those solutions in a timely manner while also reducing risk.

SCHEDULE / WORK LOCATION 

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. The typical work week will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (flexible), working an expected 40+ hours/week. Ability to accommodate early-morning or after-hours meetings at least 4 days a week is a must due to collaboration across various time zones. 

REPORTS TO

Engineering Manager

OUTCOMES

• Develop high-quality software that delivers value to our customers
• I write clean, performant, and well documented code
• I understand my respective business unit’s personas and their needs as well as personas from other business units
• I cover my code with tests where applicable
• Active collaboration
• I am an active member of my team
• My team is healthier and more effective because of my contributions
• I contribute to broader engineering initiatives
• I participate in department discussions by asking good questions, sharing my experience, and spending time researching new approaches and technologies
• I coach and mentor other engineers
• Technical growth
• I am continually growing in my technical skills
• I work with my manager to know which areas of growth are most needed by my team and focus my effort on improving those areas
• I contribute to improving our codebase in the areas that I’ve grown

COMPETENCIES

• Ownership
• I execute on defined projects to achieve team-level goals
• I independently define the right solutions or use existing approaches to solve defined problems
• I take ownership of my own learning and growth by seeking feedback from my manager and my peers.
• Communication
• I communicate in a respectful manner, assume positive intent, and own my impact on others
• I write and speak clearly
• I respond in a timely manner
• I listen to understand others and ask clarifying questions with curiosity, not judgment
• I proactively share information so the right people are informed and aligned
• I ask for help when needed, and learn from it
• I share credit for ideas and collaborative efforts
• I speak up when something isn't working or didn't go as planned and take accountability. I do this as soon as possible to avoid further escalation
• I follow through on my commitments and regularly share progress made during sprint demonstrations 
• Code/Craft
• I’m able to navigate through the codebase
• I’m able to effectively debug others’ code
• I write efficient, easy-to-understand, and scalable codeI dedicate time to writing high quality code reviews. I use them as an opportunity to coach others and maintain the quality and readability of our code
• My work is reviewed with the occasional need for direction or implementation changes
• I document and test my code where applicable
• I have a strong grasp of the idioms and patterns of my language
• I contribute to our code standards and guidelines
• I'm open to new challenges and see each challenge as an opportunity to grow
• I’m able to appropriately scope work to the right size, breaking down projects into stories and stories into tasks
• Architecture
• I have a strong understanding of the ecosystem of tools and libraries supporting my primary programming language and development environment
• I know when to make significant refactors and when it’s better to leave things as-is
• I am able to give quality feedback on designs written by other members of my team, asking questions that solidify choices and surface potential issues
• I can independently design solutions to well scoped scenarios with simplicity and maintenance in mind
• Team development
• I help support the work of my peers by pair programming, reviewing, and providing mentoring
• I follow through on my commitments and take responsibility for my work
• I work to build strong relationships with my teammates and manager
• I understand my team's objectives and goals and work to accomplish them
• I effectively participate in the core processes of my team, including recommending and implementing process improvements
• I reach out to the team when I see something happening that isn’t quite right
• I am able to give direct feedback to others on my team and avoid indirect criticism (badmouthing, gossiping)

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience with web-based application development
• Strong proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Proficiency/familiarity with JavaScript frameworks, especially React
• Strong proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .Net
• Proficiency/familiarity with Python frameworks, especially Django
• Proficiency with database technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB

ABOUT 15FIVE

15Five is the holistic performance management company. 15Five equips HR teams with a complete platform solution to improve manager effectiveness, drive high performance and engagement, and increase retention. 15Five’s easy-to-use software, coaching, manager training, and community enables HR leaders to continuously measure engagement and performance, and empower managers to drive change.

At 15Five, we focus on building a diverse team that prioritizes inclusivity and celebrates everyone’s unique identity. We are proud of our thriving hybrid culture that supports a remote-first workplace balanced with distributed office hubs, and annual opportunities for all employees to connect in person. We also offer:

- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Flexible Time Off (minimum 3 weeks off every year)

- Employer paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Term Life

- 401K with 4% match at 6 months of employment

- Inclusive Benefits Stipend (to help cover some of the gap on medical needs not covered by traditional benefits)

- Up to 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents

- 15 paid holidays in 2024

- TalkSpace (mental health therapy)

- Wellness Coach App (offers meditation and movement classes, courses, workshops, and panels in a live and interactive setting)

- Thrive Time (2 hours of time on Friday dedicated to your personal self-care/self-growth/recharge activities)

- Monthly reimbursement for internet

- Sabbatical Program accessed at 7 Years

- We also provide extensive training and development such as strengths discovery and alignment and Manager specific development opportunities

For more information see:

Our Mission, Vision, & Values - https://www.15five.com/about

Our People and Culture - https://www.15five.com/about/careers

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging - https://www.15five.com/deib

Our Personal & Professional Development Resources - https://www.15five.com/resources/content-library

Reading over the role description and feeling like you don’t check every box? That’s okay; if you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet all the criteria, please apply—you could be exactly who we are looking for!

15Five follows equitable hiring practices. Our compensation programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented employees who are highly engaged, high performing, and have an exceptional impact on the business and our customers.

The base salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role across all US locations. We benchmark all roles for compensation in ranges relative to the top half of the market of similar tech companies using up-to-date market data. Within the range, individual pay is determined by budget allocated for the role and additional factors, including job-related competencies and skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. The US new hire base salary range for this full-time role is starting at $150,000 + equity + benefits + company bonus eligibility.

Note that base salary ranges are reviewed each year based on up-to-date market data, and team members who are performing are eligible for a merit increase, budget permitting. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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