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Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Baton Rouge, LA, USA - Speechify
Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer building core services and SDKs that power a high‑growth audio‑learning platform, leveraging JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and AWS to deliver scalable, reliable experiences.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain core backend services and SDKs that support the Speechify product ecosystem.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define feature requirements and translate them into robust, scalable code.
- Implement best practices for performance, security, and reliability across distributed systems.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Participate in architecture discussions, contributing to long‑term technical strategy and roadmap.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Proficiency in React for building high‑performance web interfaces.
- Deep experience with Node.js and building scalable backend services.
- Hands‑on experience deploying and managing services on AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS).
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
Skills
javascripttypescriptreactnodejsaws