IT Web Application Engineer

Radio Systems Corp - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Knoxville, TN

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About the position

The IT Web Applications Engineer at PetSafe Brands is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance web applications. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide large-scale projects and teams. The ideal candidate will be an expert in web technologies and possess strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex web applications and services.
• Drive the technical vision and strategic direction for web application development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.
• Write, review, and approve high-quality, maintainable code.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing actionable feedback and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other technical issues.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Lead and participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, ensuring timely delivery of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Mastery of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Typescript, or Vue.js.
• Extensive experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js, NextJS, or similar.
• Deep expertise in RESTful APIs, and utilization of GraphQL web services, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Advanced knowledge of database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience with specific SaaS Services Shopify, Stripe, Sanity CMS, AWS (Cognito, Lambdas), Storybook.
• Strong understanding of web security principles and best practices.
• Proven track record of performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Netlify
• Algolia
• Headless Shopify Integration
• Tailwind CSS
• Liquid
• Recharge
• AWS (DynamoDB, Terraform)
• GROQ
• Extensive experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and leading Agile teams.
• Proven ability to drive technical vision and strategy.

Benefits

• Collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Rich wellness program including an onsite health clinic and workout facility.
• Encouragement to bring your dog to work.