About Contextual

Contextual partners with clients to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that transform tasks, processes and operations with a focus on scale and ROI. By leveraging the Contextual.io platform, we help organizations streamline and automate workflows, drive organization and operational efficiencies, and unlock new revenue opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced software engineer to join our growing team. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in defining, designing, developing, and maintaining our software applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of complex development projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Implement user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing.
• Utilize modern front-end frameworks and libraries to build scalable and maintainable code.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs 
• Ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve our development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in full-stack development, with a strong focus on front-end technologies.
• Back End Skills: Proficiency in server-side languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python, Ruby, etc.).
• Front End Skills: Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Database Knowledge: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• UI/UX Sensibility: Strong understanding of user interface design principles and best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal projects.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Unlimited vacation, where time off is encouraged.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to work on innovative projects with a talented team.