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The Fullstack Software Engineer is a key member of our Verity™ Engineering team that sits within our Technology division. Reporting into the Manager of Engineer for Verity™, this role builds and maintains a variety of web applications used by both internal and external users. Verity™ is a proprietary GumGum-built service that exposes GumGum’s AI capabilities including Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision.

This Software Engineer will be available during US-based working hours to be the main point of contact for the development and maintenance of all Verity™ applications. This person will also play a pivotal role in primary Verity™-related initiatives for the whole company. As one of the biggest and most dynamic divisions within GumGum, you will be working in a team that prioritizes skill sharing, learning, and personal & professional growth.

Please note: There is a 5+ hours overlap of work required with the US west coast, preferably 9 am to 2 pm PST

What You'll Achieve

• Design, develop, and maintain new features and improvements for a variety of React web applications.
• Develop backend functionality with Python, AWS Services, and GraphQL.
• Write React, HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, taking into consideration browser compatibility.
• Contribute to the team’s JavaScript based open source libraries and projects.
• Implement tests and ensure proper functionality and graceful degradation on multiple browsers.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews.
• Troubleshoot user reported issues from the team’s applications.
• Collaborate with a variety of teams including DevOps, Designers, and Product.

Skills You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is a plus
• 4-5+ years Software Engineer experience, including JavaScript is required
• Candidate has shipped code to production is required
• 2+ years experience with React is required
• 2+ years experience with Python required
• AWS Cloud development experience desired
• Core understanding of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Use of Git and command-line tools
• Solid understanding of Python
• Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus
• Comfortable using browser developer tools and build tools such as Vite
• Understanding of responsive design concepts and cross-browser compatibility
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams including both technical and non-technical team members
• Strong critical and logical skills while also being able to “think outside the box” to come up with creative solutions to meet the project needs
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter who can take initiative and ability to independently manage workload
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Strong collaborative attitude, can execute individually but also operate as part of a distributed team
• Proactive in suggesting ideas and potential improvements

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage including 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family
• Life Insurance, AD&D and TPD
• Retirement contributions
• Short-Term Disability and Short-Term Sickness
• Work From Home and Wellness Stipend
• Initial 12 Days PTO of vacation with 1 additional day per year up to a cap of 15 days + 5 sick day
• Summer Fridays from the 1st Friday of May through the 1st Friday in September
• Employee Assistance Program
• GumGum Gives Back volunteering/social impact opportunities
• Virtual and in-person company events/celebrations
• Anniversary recognition and awards
• Modern Family Support and Resources