Sr. Software Engineer
Published on August 23, 2024
Expa is where the best startups find support and funding to scale. Collectively, we’ve launched dozens of companies, supported 100+ founders, and reached hundreds of millions of users. Our community of builders includes the founders and leaders of Uber, Virgin Galactic, Twitter, Current, and more.
First (www.thisfirst.com) is creating the modern legal ally for consumers. As a team, we exist to create digital products that help people craft sound, efficient, and cost-effective agreements for every stage of their lives. Our first product is a digital, lawyer-reviewed prenup.
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer with expertise in Vue.js/Nuxt and Ruby on Rails to join our team. As a Full Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web application and work with our product team to design and implement new features, improve our existing codebase, and optimize the performance of our web applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain our web applications using Ruby on Rails and Vue.js/Nuxt
Collaborate with the product team to design and implement new features
Write high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code
Optimize the performance of our web applications
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Identify and address technical debt and issues in our codebase
Continuously learn and keep up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies
Requirements:
5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer
Strong expertise in Vue.js/Nuxt and Typescript
Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Strong understanding of web development principles, including RESTful APIs, MVC, and web security
Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, Tailwind, and responsive design techniques
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools like Git and Linear
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Bonus Skills:
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
DevOps
AI experience is a plus (e.g., have worked with LLM APIs)
At First, our mission is to be the partner for every partnership – while building our company to become the best place any of us has ever worked. If you love a challenge, are eager to learn, and are excited to work collaboratively to make an impact, we would love to talk. The team is currently remote and work on Pacific Coast hours.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation & meaningful equity ownership
Health, dental, and vision insurance + 401k
Open PTO
How to Apply
Does this role sound like a good fit? Email us at careers@thisfirst.com or submit your application.
First is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t feel like you’re a perfect fit. If you are passionate about what we’re building, we want to hear from you!