Backend NodeJS Software Engineer

Do you have a sharp eye for breaking down complex problems & an innate gift for writing elegant code? How does working in an environment that truly cares about your growth (without milking you dry) sound to you?[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we're on a mission to create the best Science learning experience for students aged 9 to 16 in Singapore. Our lessons are meticulously crafted based on pedagogical research, data-driven methodologies and have one overarching goal: to make learning fun, shorten learning curves and help students develop a genuine appreciation for Science.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to a diverse team of over 80 team members across 10 departments. Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials have helped more than 20,000 students ace their Science examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with additional offices in China, Philippines and Malaysia. We take pride in our open, fast-paced and flat organisational structure where every team member is valued for their skills and competencies, not just their job titles.

If you want to spend your time meaningfully on cool edtech projects & NOT refactoring buggy, legacy code, you might be the next teammate we're looking for

[What's In It For You To Join Us?]

• Working Arrangement: Remote/ Work From Home
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 7PM (inclusive of 1-hour lunch break)
• Team Size: 20 (Software Engineers, UI/UX Designers, Product Managers)
• Projects (assigned depending on your skills, interest & business needs): School Management System (ERP/Web & Mobile, iOS/Android) + Cloud Contact Centre (Twilio Flex/Web) + Digital Classroom Tools (Mobile, iPadOS)

[Our Technology]

We work with a lot of exciting technology:

• React, Typescript, SASS, Redux for frontend work.
• , GraphQL for our service code.
• MongoDB, ElasticSearch for storage & indexing.
• Kubernetes, Docker & Github Actions for continuous integration & delivery.
• Google Cloud for underlying infrastructure.
• Puppeteer, Playwright & Selenium for testing.

[Your Role & Growth]

You will use the power of code to solve complex business problems, so that our users can focus their time & energy on things that matter. You'll join us at a pivotal movement where we scale rapidly & this means you'll get more opportunities when you embark on this journey with us.

#1: Spearhead Hands-on Development

From breaking down complex problems to designing solutions that are easy-to-maintain, flexible & scalable, this role is perfect for tech enthusiasts who appreciate diversity in their role. You'll spend the bulk of your time developing, testing & deploying dynamic web-based solutions.

Growing your career with us is a marathon, not a sprint. We know what we want from our software engineering team & are careful not to spread our team members too thin.

#2: Work With The Latest Tech Tools

We invest in the latest tech tools to help us become more efficient & productive at our work, so we can focus on higher-value activities instead of pencil-pushing tasks.

We are always looking to apply the latest engineering practices in our workflows & help our software engineers sharpen their engineering & communication skills.

#3: Set The Culture & Grow YOUR Team

We want to work with you to create a sustainable developmental culture that appreciates great work & gives you pride. You'll get to learn & work closely with our team of 20 software engineers, product managers, testers & user experience designers.

[You, Our Ideal Candidate]

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience as a software engineer (largely proficient in back-end technologies, with some experience in front-end as well)
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar discipline
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, SASS & other common web technologies
• Proficient in , GraphQL server development
• Familiar with MongoDB, ElasticSearch & other databases
• Familiar with deploying & maintaining CI/CD solutions (such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Github Actions, Now, Serverless)
• Willing to use Git for code collaborative management
• Possesses strong independent problem-solving & learning skills
• Believes in good programming habits & pursue writing elegant code: You should also be familiar with common design patterns & agile development processes.
• Excellent command of written & spoken English Language

[Your Welfare]

Being a Software Engineer at The Pique Lab isn't always easy. It requires resilience, resourcefulness & a strong desire to go the extra mile. In return, we take good care of you so that you can put your best work forward.

• Market Competitive Remuneration: Although we're not a big tech or VC-funded start-up, we take good care of our team which starts by paying them fairly.
• Full-time Remote Work: You no longer have to stress over traffic & peak-hour crowds. We're good so long as you deliver 40 hours of honest hard work.
• Career Progression Opportunities: We're looking to build a solid development management team. If you want to create a developmental culture that you can be proud of, this is it
• Mentorship & Regular Feedback: Our CTO is an ex-senior software engineer from Rakuten.
• Productivity & Tech Benefits: Work efficiently with a 27" Dell Type-C Monitor, Apple Equipment & Peripherals.
• Generous Paid Leave Package: Paid Vacation Leave + Medical Leave + Compassionate Leave + Marriage Leave + Birthday Leave + Wellness Leave + Gratitude Leave
• Company Socials
• Work From Home Care Packages

[Our Recruitment Process]

1. A simple profile match by our team where we will assess your application against the role.
2. A short 1-hour technical assessment to test your basics in Javascript, Typescript & React.
3. A pair programming technical examination with our Engineering Lead (based in PH) where you will demonstrate your coding prowess & thought process.

The entire process will be conducted online & you'll be notified of the outcome within a week.

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