Principal Software Engineer - Las Vegas, United States - Veteran Benefits Guide

Description

Who we are: VBG (Veteran Benefits Guide) was founded by a former United States Marine with the goal of ensuring that Veterans receive the correct disability benefits in a timely manner. Since it was founded, VBG has helped more than 35,000 Veterans with their VA (Veteran Affairs) disability claims. As a company founded by a Veteran and staffed by many Veterans and families of Veterans, Veteran Benefits Guide is committed to advocating for policies that protect the rights and interests of former servicemembers.
Summary: The Principal Software Engineer is charged with leading the creation of a groundbreaking web application that will redefine efficiency and automation in the industry. With a rich background of over 10 years in software engineering, the ideal candidate is not just technically adept but also a strategic thinker and a source of innovation. This role is not just about leading a team; it's about pioneering a revolutionary project that will significantly enhance the lives of US Military Veterans, offering them unprecedented ease and accessibility.
The Principal Software Engineer will architect an application that sets new standards in how technology can serve and support our Veterans. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a project that merges technical prowess with a noble cause, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who have served. In this role, you'll not only be leading and mentoring a team of skilled engineers but also laying the foundation for an application that promises to be a game-changer in the field, driving the team towards delivering a product that is as impactful as it is innovative.

What we offer: We invest in our people, supporting their growth through mentorship and professional development. We strive to offer a work-life balance, creating a culture that is people-focused and fun. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team:?

• Compensation: DOE
• Work/life balance: We offer a Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule.
• Benefits: Choice of Medical, Vision, and Dental plans with company premium contributions, accrual of 40 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off) & 40 hours of sick time annually, 8 paid holidays plus a floating holiday, 401k with company match after 90 days. Metric-driven bonus and many other benefits.
• Growth and Development: In-house training and on-the-job development prepare our employees for promotional advancement, leadership opportunities, and lateral transfer skill development.

Basic Function/Responsibilities:

• Architect and design complex web applications using the MERN stack, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the software development team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Lead the technical decision-making process, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and industry best practices.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, maintaining high standards in coding practices and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and enhance web applications.
• Address and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal application performance.
• Ensure the integration of security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and design specifications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team is leveraging the most effective tools and practices.
• Lead projects with technical expertise, providing guidance and direction to team members and collaborating closely with senior IT management.
• Mentor and guide developers, fostering professional growth and technical skill development.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record in the MERN stack.
• Expertise in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, and version control (Git).
• Experience in building and scaling enterprise-level software.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to mentor engineers.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Management Responsibilities: This position will have direct reports and standard managerial responsibilities. It involves significant leadership responsibilities within the technical team, including mentoring, guiding junior engineers, and leading by example in technical excellence.
Where we are located: This position is based in our Las Vegas office on E. Warm Springs Road. This is an in-office position.
Position Type: This is a full-time position. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with in-office attendance required one to two times per week with the rest of the time being remote. More days in the office may be required as needed. Occasional after-hours coverage may be necessary. This position will participate in the on-call rotation.
Core Business Hours: Monday- Friday 8 am - 5 pm – additional hours may be required on an infrequent basis.
Supervisor Responsibilities: This position will not have any direct reports.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office-based environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, finger, handle, feel, and reach in all directions, including overhead.
Travel: Travel to out-of-state offsite training or meetings may be required.
EEO: Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression) genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, hairstyle or hair texture, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Veteran Benefits Guide:

Veteran Benefits Guide was founded by former United States Marine, Joshua Smith. Josh was employed by the Veteran Benefits Administration (VA) as a Rating Veteran Service Representative (Rater). While working in this capacity Josh was thoroughly trained on the VA's Disability Compensation System. During his tenure at the VA, he discovered many inefficiencies in the way Veterans' disability ratings were evaluated. He witnessed firsthand how the VA's method of deciding Veterans' disability ratings was heavily flawed and designed a system to address those deficiencies. Recognizing the need to provide Veterans a better option for processing their VA disability claims, Josh set out to create a means to expedite them through the VA claim process while also obtaining the benefits Veterans deserve. Years later, VBG has successfully guided over 10,000 Veterans with submitting their VA disability claims, resulting in substantially increased compensation benefits for their disabilities which are related to active duty service.