What Impact You'll HaveWe are looking for an outstanding software engineer candidate with hands-on experience developing responsive user-facing applications with JavaScript and potentially other frameworks. These applications often require the development of scalable back-end services to support business logic so experience developing and integrating with a back-end is required. You should possess expertise or experience in a variety of technologies, as expressed below, and also have exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies. In the first year, we expect you to contribute to two or more production-quality user-facing applications by implementing features, fixing bugs, and taking ownership of the quality of the software. You will be working closely with a senior engineer who will define the requirements, wireframes, and expectations, while also providing mentorship and learning opportunities.
What You'll be Owning- Contribute to engineering teams (code development, code reviews, task understanding and refinement, process improvement, etc.) across projects that range in scope and complexity
- Work with Principal Investigators to understand and prioritize technical requirements and track them effectively in GitLab
- Understand and apply the entire software development lifecycle (requirements management, development, merge requests, testing, deployment) to projects
- Develop responsive user-facing applications, whether that be with JavaScript, Unity, or other relevant frameworks
- Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions to communicate progress, identify blockers, and collaborate with cross-functional team members in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Document technical implementations and API specifications using tools like Docusaurus and Markdown to support knowledge sharing and maintan clear communication with team members and stakeholders
The technologies we use (familiarity with a majority is desired)
- API/Data Services: HTTP, GraphQL, REST, Swagger, ActiveMQ, gRPC, WebSockets
- Back-end: NodeJS, Python, C#, Java Spring
- Cloud/Virtualization: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EC2, VM Ware
- Databases: Neo4j, Postgres, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, MySQL
- Development workflow: Webpack, grunt, gulp, npm, yarn, gradle.
- Documentation: Sphinx,Docusaurus, JS Doc
- Front-end: React, modern Javascript (es6, require, etc.), HTML5, CSS3, Unity/C#, Unreal
- Issue Tracking: GitLab, JIRA
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), OSX
- Testing: Jasmine, Mocha, Jest, TapeJS, Protractor, NUnit, Storybook
- Version Control/CI-CD: GitLab
- Web Mapping APIs: Cesium, GeoJson, Leaflet
- XR Hardware:Oculus Quest, Hololens, HTC Vive or other Steam VR HMDs
What You Must Have- Ability to work in a Hybrid (60%, 3x days per week) onsite capacity in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of professional UX software development experience, with exposure to the full software development lifecycle
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience preferred. Senior level engineering candidates will also be considered
- Willingness to occasionally travel to support customer briefings and integration/test events
- U.S. Citizenship
Why Choose GRVTYAt GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events
