Contra: Senior Software Engineer (React, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL)

The Senior Software Engineer role at Contra requires extensive experience in full-stack development with a strong focus on modern web technologies. Candidates should have senior-level expertise in React for building dynamic, responsive front-end user interfaces, leveraging component-based architecture and state management techniques. Proficiency in Node.js is essential for developing scalable, efficient back-end services and APIs, with an emphasis on asynchronous programming and server-side logic. Experience with GraphQL is critical for designing and implementing flexible, performant data query layers that optimize client-server interactions. Additionally, solid knowledge of PostgreSQL is necessary for managing relational databases, writing complex queries, and ensuring data integrity and performance tuning. The role demands a bachelor’s degree level of education, indicating a solid theoretical foundation in computer science or related fields. With 75 experience points reflecting significant hands-on industry experience, the candidate should be adept at software development best practices including version control, testing, code reviews, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work collaboratively in agile teams, and excellent communication abilities are also important. Overall, the position suits a seasoned engineer capable of architecting and delivering high-quality, maintainable software solutions using a modern JavaScript/TypeScript stack combined with robust backend and database technologies.