Senior Software Engineer

About The Weather Company:

The Weather Company is the world's leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company's high-volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world's most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com).

Job brief:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a part of a dynamic team of engineers, helping to lead more junior team members. In this position, you will play a role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that meet our clients' needs and contribute to the overall success of our projects. As a senior team member, you will be looked to to mentor and coach more junior engineers.

The impact you'll make:

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Drive technical excellence and best practices in software development, including coding standards, design patterns, testing methodologies, and CI/CD processes.
• Architect and implement complex systems, considering factors such as scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and advocate for their adoption within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and deliver business value.

What you've accomplished:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java/Spring, Python/Django, JavaScript/Node.js).
• Exposure to A/B testing tools and constructing experiments
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in database systems, SQL, and data modeling.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in leading technical projects, defining technical strategies, and making architectural decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and influence technical decisions.

Nice to have:

• Experience with DevOps practices, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated deployment tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.
• Experience in performance optimization, profiling, and tuning of software applications.
• Contributions to open-source projects, tech communities, or speaking engagements at conferences.
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect).

TWCo Benefits/Perks:

• Progressive family plan benefits
• Benefits effective day 1 of employment include competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement, national health, dental, and vision plans
• Variety of medical insurance options including a $0 cost premium employee coverage
• An opportunity to work for a global and industry-leading technology company
• Impactful work in a collaborative environment
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible time off