Software Engineer, Mapping
System1 is looking for a Node Engineer to work on the data pipeline on one of the largest mapping apps in the world, MapQuest. Working at System1 still feels like a startup, but we have the structure, revenue, and profits of an established and successful company - and we are growing rapidly! You will design, build, operate, debug, optimize, and deploy highly-distributed and low-latency web-based systems as part of a growing team of talented engineers. The ideal person will have an entrepreneurial mind set and will not only be an expert software developer, but also a collaborative team player with infectious energy.
MapQuest is a first-in-class navigation engine which is ranked #3 among all mapping engines. The product saw revenue growth by more than 1.5x in 2020 and 2021 and we continue to grow our team. The team is passionate about building compelling map experiences that our customers value. We rally around our mission statement to “Empower people to find what they need and how to get there”. We are hard at work revamping and revolutionizing the MapQuest product so that it appeals to the masses. We would love to hear from you if you would like to work on a globally recognized brand that is set to change the mapping and navigation industry.
The Role You Will Have
- Writing clean, functional and scalable code
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
- Implementation of security and data protection
- Design and implement algorithms to efficiently process and merge large datasets to serve on Mapquest
- Collaboratively develop a roadmap for adding new features and capabilities
What You Will Bring
- 5+ years experience in developing and maintaining all server-side network components
- Able to deliver high quality features on new and existing applications using Node.js
- Experience with SQL and Postgres Database
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environment (e.g. Azure, GCP).Able to maintain and refactor existing codebases to best practices and new technologies
- Familiarity with agile development practices
- Experience working with Git version control in a collaborative team environment, creating pull requests and performing code reviews
- Excellent communication and time management skills
What We Have to Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus + equity
- Generous PTO + 11 Company Holidays
- Untracked sick time
- 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
- 401k w/match
- Paid professional development
- Leadership & growth opportunities
- Virtual company and team building events
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