Sr. Software Engineer

About CareScout

Join us on a mission to simplify and dignify the aging experience. We are the children, siblings, neighbors, and friends of those navigating the fragmented and confusing system of long-term care. Our team is ferociously curious and relentless in our pursuit of a better system – and we are deeply committed to a sense of belonging for all, in all phases of life.

We’re creating a new experience for care seekers and their families, bringing together long-term care options, non-healthcare resources, education, and human support into one place. We work hard, we have fun, we care about each other, and we share the mission. If this sounds like a place where you could thrive, join us!

CareScout is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genworth Financial, Inc, a Fortune 500 provider of products, services and solutions that help families address the financial challenges of aging.

POSITION TITLE

Sr. Software Engineer

POSITION LOCATION

New York/Hybrid (Will be in the Manhattan office 2-3 Days per week)

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Principal Software Engineer to lead the modernization of our Web platform. This role requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for cutting-edge technologies, experience in SEO and optimizing web site performance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Full stack development skills (node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, GraphQL, React, JavaScript and other web frameworks, SQL)
• Implement server-side rendering to deliver fast and highly optimized pages to the clients
• Optimize core web vitals to implement Search Engine Optimized “SEO” pages. Optimize sites for delivery across Android platforms
• Implement and optimize pages for technical Search Engine Optimization
• Implement site and page level caching
• Implement A/B testing frameworks on both client and server side, to allow for rapid testing
• Implement site analytics (Google Analytics, mix panel)
• Implementing feature flagging technologies like Launch Darkly
• Implement heat mapping technologies
• Implement & Configure Content Management System (Storyblok and Wordpress)
• Experience in optimizing web sites for performance, including proven track
• Champion and implement best software development practices to ensure resilient, modular, scalable, and flexible system
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and quality metrics to guarantee code maintainability and reliability
• Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into robust technical specifications.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• 8+ years or more of professional software development experience
• Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in multiple programming languages, including TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js
• Deep understanding of high-performance database design and experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience in optimizing websites for Core Web Vitals. Proven track record of getting all CWV in green.
• Experience building GraphQL APIs to optimize latency in server-side rendering.
• Experience integrating Single Sign-On (SSO) for seamless user login.
• Experience implementing headless content management systems like WordPress and Storyblok
• Extensive experience in optimizing clint facing UI for millisecond rendering on slow 3g Android mobile devices
• Experience with UX and Design of public facing websites.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and deployment.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  
  
  

For candidates based in the New York City Metropolitan area, the base salary pay range for this role starts at a minimum rate of $150,000 up to the maximum of $175,000. An employee’s pay position within the base salary pay range will be based on several factors at the time of this job posting including but not limited to geographic location, experience, and qualifications. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The incentive plan is based on performance and the target earning opportunity is 15% of your base compensation. The final determination on base pay for this position will be based on multiple factors to ensure pay equity within the organization.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services