Staff Software Engineer - Front End

at  Quicken

Job Title:
Staff Software Engineer - Front End
Location:
Menlo Park
CA
United States
Department:
Product Development
Job Requisition Number:
0000-00
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to be part of our front-end engineering team developing mobile and web applications that will be key to our future business. You will be part of a dynamic team using the latest technology and tools to build high-quality applications that delight our customers. We have several new and products on the way, and you will be able to make a big impact here at Quicken.

Responsibilities:

• Be a technical lead and hands-on engineer; architecting and writing high-quality front-end code (Typescript, JavaScript, React) following the best architecture and design standards.
• Interact with cross functional teams (Product, Design, QA) to understand requirements and perform the corresponding technical implementation.
• Work closely with technical leads and other engineers to architect stable & long-term solutions. See the big picture and plan for long term success.
• Ensure high quality by thoroughly testing your code including unit testing and partnering closely with the QA team for integrated testing.
• Design, build and if necessary, rebuild code that meets high standards for non-functional requirements like performance and scaling.
• Be responsive and proactive to customer feedback and take prompt appropriate actions whenever needed.
• Prepare meaningful technical documentation of the work you perform.
• Follow Agile principles and processes that govern the software development life cycle.
• Develop domain knowledge in personal finance.
• Develop domain knowledge in personal finance.

Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or relevant experience
• Subject Matter Expert in React, Redux, all things JavaScript and the tools of the React ecosystem such as Node and NPM.
• 10-12 years of experience building cross-platform web and mobile applications.
• Superior application design and coding skills.
• Experience as a technical lead.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver significant priorities for a business.
• Strategic understanding of their area and how it affects the business.
• Excellent communication skills – being able to clearly articulate technical concepts and issues to all levels of leadership.
• Confident yet humble in attitude, open to receiving feedback, and adjust as needed
• Learning mindset, curious about new things

• Be a technical lead and hands-on engineer; architecting and writing high-quality front-end code (Typescript, JavaScript, React) following the best architecture and design standards.
• Interact with cross functional teams (Product, Design, QA) to understand requirements and perform the corresponding technical implementation.
• Work closely with technical leads and other engineers to architect stable & long-term solutions. See the big picture and plan for long term success.
• Ensure high quality by thoroughly testing your code including unit testing and partnering closely with the QA team for integrated testing.
• Design, build and if necessary, rebuild code that meets high standards for non-functional requirements like performance and scaling.
• Be responsive and proactive to customer feedback and take prompt appropriate actions whenever needed.
• Prepare meaningful technical documentation of the work you perform.
• Follow Agile principles and processes that govern the software development life cycle.
• Develop domain knowledge in personal finance.
• Develop domain knowledge in personal finance