Junior Backend Developer Jobs in Chester, PA (NOW HIRING)

Top 3 Reasons To Join Us

• Competitive Salary
• International Environment
• Working on the latest tech for the Insurtech Market Leader

About Us

At CoverGo, our mission is to empower all insurance companies to make insurance 100% digital and accessible to everyone.

• We are a leading global no-code insurance platform for health, life, and P&C
• We’re the winner of the Insurtech of the Year in all of Asia and other awards globally
• We work with insurance enterprise clients such as AXA, Bupa, MSIG, Dai-ichi, Bank of China Group Insurance, and many more
• We're an international, diverse team of over 120 people with 30 nationalities and team members working remotely from all over the world
• We are fully funded and backed by reputable VC funds and strategic institutional investors
• We have a global presence in Asia, EMEA and the Americas
• We’ve grown our annualized revenue by over 30x since January 2021
• We’re constantly working towards making CoverGo a workplace that you love coming to. We deeply believe that bringing together a diversity of thoughts, expressions, and perspectives is key to building the best culture for equally diverse communities all over the world

About the Role

As the Lead Full Stack Engineer, you will take on a pivotal role in guiding the design, implementation, and maintenance of our innovative SaaS platform. You will provide technical direction to the team, working across both front-end and back-end technologies, ensuring scalable and efficient software solutions. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand end-user requirements, optimize application performance, and enforce best coding practices. Your role will encompass mentoring junior developers, driving innovation, and ensuring the continuous growth and success of our platform.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our insurance enterprise software solutions, providing technical direction to the team.
• Demonstrate expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, offering guidance on technology selection, architecture, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to understand requirements and technical concepts, ensuring cohesive and effective solutions with a seamless user experience.
• Optimize platform performance to handle large datasets and high user traffic, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.
• Conduct and lead code reviews, enforce best coding practices, and drive the adoption of standards to maintain high code quality.
• Investigate and promptly address bugs to uphold platform reliability.
• Ensure security and compliance by following best practices for securing web applications and adhering to relevant regulations.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices, guiding the team in remaining competitive and innovative.
• Design the platform with scalability and flexibility, accommodating evolving features and changes as the user base grows.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior developers, fostering their growth and contribution to the team's objectives.

What We Need

• Proven experience of 8+ years as a Full Stack Engineer, with a track record of leading complex SaaS applications.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead/manager role, able to guide and ensure development of teams
• Strong technical background with proficiency in back-end technologies, such as .NET Core, C#, GraphQL, MongoDB, Docker
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as Javascript, Vue.js and/or React.js
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for building scalable applications
• Experience with microservices and/or clean architecture
• Thorough understanding and practical experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure robust and well-tested code
• Experience with unit, integration and function testing using front-end and back-end testing libraries
• Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to create a maintainable and modular architecture that aligns with business domains
• In-depth knowledge of web security best practices and experience in ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Demonstrated experience in performance optimization for high-traffic web applications
• Experience with container technologies like docker and good understanding of cloud infrastructure and solutions.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and bug fixing
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical team members with diverse backgrounds
• A passion for staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in software development

Why You'll Love Working Here

• International Environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid Work Model for those in Ho Chi Minh City; Remote working for those outside Ho Chi Minh City
• 15 Days Annual Leave
• 13th-month Pay
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Stock Options after 6 months
• Health Insurance
• Company activities and events
• Learning and development plan

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