Worth AI

Senior Software Engineer

Worth AI

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Distributed SystemsJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesNode.jsPostgresReactRedisTypeScript

About the role

  • Own the design and implementation of major features or subsystems from concept through production.
  • Break down ambiguous requirements into clear technical designs with well-understood tradeoffs.
  • Write high-quality production code across backend and frontend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, and React.js.
  • Design and evolve PostgreSQL schemas with strong attention to indexing, performance, and data integrity.
  • Optimize slow queries and resolve systemic performance bottlenecks.
  • Build and maintain event-driven workflows using Kafka and Redis.
  • Deploy, monitor, and debug containerized services in Kubernetes environments.
  • Identify and address technical debt within owned systems and lead pragmatic refactors.
  • Lead by example in code reviews, coaching others on clean architecture, testing strategy, and maintainable design.
  • Handle production incidents methodically and improve systems to reduce recurrence.
  • Mentor associate and intermediate engineers through pairing, design reviews, and structured feedback.
  • Communicate complex technical tradeoffs clearly across engineering, product, and leadership.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated ownership of major features or subsystems in production environments.
  • Deep expertise in the Node.js and TypeScript ecosystem.
  • Strong system design skills with experience building scalable distributed systems.
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
  • Experience building or maintaining event-driven systems using Kafka.
  • Comfort operating containerized applications in Kubernetes.
  • Proven ability to refactor complex or legacy code into modular, maintainable architecture.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and raising team quality standards.
  • Ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity environments.
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 9 paid Holidays
  • Family Leave
  • Remote
  • Hybrid work (for Orlando Associates)
  • Free Food & Snacks (Orlando)
  • Wellness Resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Node.jsTypeScriptNest.jsReact.jsPostgreSQLKafkaRedisKubernetessystem designquery optimization
Soft Skills
mentoringcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingcoachingcollaborationattention to detailadaptabilitytechnical ownershipclean architecture