Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Austin TX or Boston MA
WAGE RANGE*: $65-$70
JOB NUMBER: 269
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, and document scalable web applications and software systems. Design and build modern full-stack solutions using Node.js, React, and related JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and libraries. Translate business requirements and functional specifications into clear technical designs, implementation plans, and working software.

Design, develop, optimize, and maintain relational database solutions, including schema design, query development, stored procedures, performance tuning, and data integrity practices; PostgreSQL experience is preferred. Develop and integrate AI-enabled capabilities, including use of LLMs, AI services, intelligent automation, document processing, entity extraction, or workflow optimization where appropriate. Use AWS development tools and cloud services to design, build, deploy, monitor, and support cloud-based applications.

Follow coding, testing, security, and documentation standards; actively participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews. Collaborate with internal team members, product owners, business analysts, QA, and DevOps resources to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and support successful delivery. Troubleshoot production and non-production issues, analyze root causes, and implement durable fixes that improve reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve development practices, system performance, team effectiveness, and product quality.

Required Skills
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant experience delivering production web applications. Strong hands-on knowledge of Node.js and backend API development, including RESTful services, integration patterns, error handling, logging, and performance considerations. Strong hands-on knowledge of React framework development, including component design, state management, routing, reusable UI patterns, and integration with backend services.

Strong database skills include query development, optimization, indexing, and application data access patterns; PostgreSQL preferred, but experience with any major relational database is acceptable. Experience developing accessible applications that meet ADA and WCAG accessibility standards, including semantic markup, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, and inclusive user experience practices.

Practical AI experience is required, including use of AI tools to support software development, improve developer productivity, assist with code generation or review, and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into applications where appropriate. Experience with software development lifecycle practices including requirements analysis, technical design, coding standards, automated testing, CI/CD, release management, and production support. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a track record of delivering maintainable and reliable solutions. Self-directed, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders. Qualifications
Education
Relevant Bachelor's degree required with a Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems major preferred.

Experience

10+ years of relevant professional software development experience preferred, including hands-on development, solution design, production delivery, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
TypeScript experience across frontend and backend development. Experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, Secrets Manager, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, ECR, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL, and AWS CDK or other Infrastructure as Code tools.

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, automated testing, observability, and secure software delivery. Experience applying AI concepts to business workflows, automation, document processing, search, or productivity improvements. Experience in HealthTech, GovTech, compliance, audit, public-sector, or regulated workflow platforms. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.