THE COMPANY

Builder Prime is revolutionizing the home improvement industry. Our all-in-one business management solution seamlessly integrates CRM, estimating, production management, payments, reporting and more. Businesses can now operate more efficiently, win more jobs and achieve growth goals while delivering a stellar customer experience from lead to referral.

Our dedicated team is the driving force behind our success. We are continuously seeking dynamic individuals who are ready to foster a culture of growth, creativity, and collaboration. Are you ready to be a pivotal part of a team where your contributions don’t just shape the company but also shape the industry? Join us!

THE ROLE

As a Senior Engineer on our Platform team, you will work with other talented engineers tasked with delivering innovative software solutions and developing the infrastructure that deploys our product. We are currently running a Java Spring Boot application with an AngularJS frontend connected to a multi-tenant PostgreSQL database. However, one of the main responsibilities of the Platform team will be to assist in upgrading our technology with minimal disruption. In addition, the Platform team is also responsible for horizontal functionality, security, and stability.

This is a full-time and long-term position that is 100% remote. Our meetings and customer meetings will be conducted remotely, mostly over Zoom. Working during or close to US East Coast business hours would be preferred. We meet as an entire company for an off-site retreat at least once yearly and would cover your expenses to join us.

CONTRACT SCOPE

• Lead the conceptualization and development of Builder Primes' APIs and backend software systems

• Maintain and develop integrations with third-party services

• Guarantee that our software products meet our performance, scalability, and security standards

• Assist in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, release management, and development/production environments

• Manage and optimize Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch DBs

• Contribute to planning for disaster recovery, capacity expansion, and system upgrades

• Develop and enforce best practices in software development to ensure exceptional quality

• Conduct code reviews to uphold software development best practices and standards

• Stay informed about the latest software development technologies and methodologies advancements, integrating them into our development processes

THE MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• An expert in the Java programming language.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in software development, including at least 5 years in a backend or platform engineer role.

• Experience with technologies and frameworks like Kafka, Terraform, AWS, Docker, and Hibernate.

• Expertise in designing and implementing REST API's with a sharp focus on performance, scalability, and security.

• Proven experience in leading the development of complex software systems.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.

• Any start-up experience or knowledge about the Construction or Home Improvement industry is a plus.

This contract will pay an annual rate of $5,000 - $7,000 USD per month, based on experience.