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Worth AI

Senior Software Engineer, Platform & Developer Experience

Jacksonville , United States
full-time Hybrid

AI overview

Focus on enhancing engineering efficiency by improving workflows, mentoring peers, and optimizing system performance across multiple teams and technologies.

Worth AI, a leader in the computer software industry, is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Platform team with a singular mission: to make our engineering organization faster, more reliable, and more joyful. In this role, you won't just be building features for end-users; you will be building the "Product for the Engineers." You will act as a force multiplier by identifying friction in the development lifecycle, architecting shared patterns, and unblocking technical debt that slows the team down. You are part architect, part investigator, and part educator.

Responsibilities

    • Conduct regular interviews with engineering teams to find pain points in their daily workflows and prioritize the creation of tools or architectural changes to eliminate them.
    • Design and implement reusable patterns using Nest.js, React.js, and TypeScript that enable other engineers to ship high-quality, performant services and interfaces by default.
    • Take ownership of systemic performance issues, such as optimizing slow PostgreSQL queries or refining Kafka producer/consumer patterns to ensure reliable message delivery.
    • Own and evolve our Kubernetes and ArgoCD configurations to ensure seamless, automated, and safe deployments across the organization.
    • Lead nebulous, cross-team technical challenges such as re-architecting shared libraries or evolving our service-to-service communication and drive them to a concrete resolution.
    • Identify "sticky" or overly complex codebases and lead the effort to refactor them into maintainable, testable, and modern modules.
    • Actively mentor and coach engineers across the organization, helping them level up their technical skills and understanding of our core architecture.
    • Research, prototype, and roll out new internal tools, libraries, or frameworks that improve CI/CD, local development, or system observability.
    • Introduce new frameworks or architectural shifts to the team and provide the documentation, workshops, and 1:1 support needed for successful adoption.
    • Lead by example in code reviews, coaching others on maintainable design, testing strategies, and system-level risk mitigation.
    • Communicate complex technical trade-offs effectively across functions, using empathy and self-awareness to handle conflict and align differing perspectives.

Technology Stack

    • Languages & Runtimes: Node.js, TypeScript
    • Frameworks: Nest.js, React.js
    • Data & Messaging: PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Redshift
    • Infrastructure & Orchestration: Kubernetes, ArgoCD
    • Monitoring: DataDog

Requirements

    • 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record of leading teams and providing technical direction.
    • Deep passion for mentorship with a history of developing the technical careers of associate and intermediate engineers.
    • Prior experience specifically within Platform, Infrastructure, or Developer Experience (DevEx) teams.
    • Deep professional expertise in the Node.js/TypeScript ecosystem, including experience scaling Nest.js backends and React.js frontends.
    • Hands-on experience managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes and ArgoCD.
    • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL (query optimization and schema design) and Kafka (event-driven architecture).
    • Proven ability to "unroll" complex legacy code and replace it with scalable, maintainable architecture.
    • Experience navigating high-ambiguity environments and translating vague technical frustrations into prioritized roadmaps.
    • Demonstrated ability to build psychological safety and trust within a team while raising the engineering quality bar.

Success Metrics

  • DORA Metrics Improvement: Drive measurable improvements in Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Change Failure Rate, and Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR).
  • System Latency: Successfully optimize core services to meet strict P90 and P99 latency targets, specifically targeting slow endpoints and database bottlenecks.
  • Developer Velocity: Engineers ship code faster and more confidently due to the shared components, patterns, and tools you’ve built.
  • Knowledge Distribution: The broader engineering team demonstrates increased proficiency in our core stack (Nest.js, React, Kafka) through your mentorship.

Bonus Points (nice to haves, not requirements)

  • Proven expertise with AWS services including MSK, RDS, EKS, S3, and Lambda.
  • Strong background in Redshift, encompassing schema design, ETL pipeline management, and query optimization.
  • Practical experience using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform for managing large-scale cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Redis and implementing distributed system caching strategies to resolve bottlenecks in high-throughput applications.
  • Proficient in Python, including libraries like Celery and SQLAlchemy.
  • Familiarity with serverless computing approaches.

** All Remote Hires - will be required to travel to Orlando, Florida at least twice per year for Town Halls and team collaboration in addition to orientation in Orlando, Florida.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Work From Home
  • Free Food & Snacks (in office)
  • Orlando, Florida (Hybrid)
  • Wellness Resources

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Free Meals & Snacks: Free Food & Snacks (in office)
  • Health Insurance: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Other Benefit: Wellness Resources
Worth AI

We are on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses make decisions leveraging the power of AI.Our Mission: Enabling Success of Small businesses through financial literacy and visibility. Our Vision: Empower Business to know their worth.Our core values define who we are and how we operate: Extreme Ownership: Excellence is at the core of everything we do. We set the bar high with unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality with care. Our team thrives on agility, making swift, informed decisions and adapting seamlessly to change, ensuring we consistently exceed expectations and seize opportunities with precision and purpose. One Team:Team over self. We are unified, driven by a shared vision and common purpose. Together, we collaborate, innovate, and support one another to achieve transformational impact. By elevating each other, we create a culture of trust, mutual respect, and collective success. Create Raving Fans: At Worth, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences that inspire loyalty and admiration. Whether engaging with our team, customers, partners, or vendors, we approach every interaction with professionalism, care, and purpose. We aim to build strong, meaningful relationships that leave a lasting impression and elevate our brand. By consistently exceeding expectations, we create advocates who champion our product, our people, and the values we stand for. Our Purpose: We define "Worth" as the intrinsic value within each person and organization. We are focused on making a positive impact in the business world and leaving a legacy of fairness and inclusivity.Join Our Movement: If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, and if you're ready to redefine worth, then our company is the place for you. Come be a part of our journey as we transform industries and leave a lasting legacy of equity and excellence. Together, let's make Worth the cornerstone of a more equitable world.

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