[Remote] Associate Engineer, Neighborhood Alerts at Home Solutions

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in backend or full-stack roles
  • Strong working knowledge of Ruby on Rails or Go, as well as experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Interest in flexing into frontend/full-stack development and strong working knowledge of HTML/CSS
  • Problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend services for Neighborhood Alerts using Ruby on Rails, Go, and cloud services such as AWS EKS and GCP Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Monitor and orchestrate event-driven data pipelines that help deliver timely alerts to homeowners
  • Utilize a variety of database technologies (DynamoDB, BigQuery, Postgres, Redis) to deliver product features and enable business analytics
  • Build and maintain email templates, enabling personalization and ensuring compatibility with a variety of email clients
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to help introduce new features and tackle challenging problems
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, and contribute to continuous improvement in our engineering practices
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and brainstorm sessions
  • Investigate, identify, and resolve high-impact bugs to help improve overall quality of the product

Skills

Ruby on Rails
Go
AWS
GCP
DynamoDB
BigQuery
Postgres
Redis
Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Event-driven data pipelines
Email templates
Code Review
Problem-Solving
Testing

Home Solutions

Connects homeowners with service providers

About Home Solutions

Home Solutions connects homeowners with reliable service providers for various home-related needs. The platform covers 40 categories, allowing homeowners to find services for everything from gutter maintenance to solar installations. By partnering with vetted service providers, Home Solutions simplifies the process of home management, ensuring that customers receive trustworthy solutions. Unlike many competitors, Home Solutions focuses on building strong partnerships and community engagement, such as collaborating with Habitat for Humanity to promote accessible homeownership. The company's goal is to enhance customer satisfaction while supporting homeowners in maintaining and improving their properties.

Hammonton, New JerseyHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Emerging platforms like Thumbtack and TaskRabbit increase competition.
Rising customer expectations for digital experiences require continuous platform innovation.
Economic uncertainties may reduce spending on non-essential home services.

Differentiation

Home Solutions connects homeowners with vetted service providers across 40 categories.
The company partners with Habitat for Humanity to enhance community engagement.
Home Solutions doubled its business and expanded its team by 50% recently.

Upsides

Rising demand for eco-friendly solutions boosts solar and energy-efficient upgrades.
Smart home technology integration offers new service expansion opportunities.
Remote work trends increase demand for home office renovations.

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