Posted February 26, 2025
Backend Software Engineer
Bovitz, Inc. | Santa Monica, CA, US
Salary: Other / Not Specified
$100,000 - 120,000
Things You’ll Do
· Lead the development of new backend software components, collaborating on system design and architecture with our Principal Software Engineer
· Maintain, optimize, and extend key backend services, including the core Ruby on Rails application, AWS Lambda services, and GCP Cloud Functions supporting Firebase applications
· Consistently write unit tests that meet our testing standards
· Address information security concerns in each stage of the software development lifecycle
· Maintain CI/CD pipelines for each key system/application.
· Provide guidance and expertise to external development team members
· Perform occasional code reviews to ensure the team produces maintainable, performant, and secure software
· Identify when new technologies/frameworks need to be added to the stack and lead/review evaluation of new technologies
· Contribute to the company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) by understanding relevant policies, completing routine security hygiene tasks, participating in security audits, and responding to security incidents
· Participate in cross-functional team meetings, including management, client service team members, and user support, to understand the needs and desires of system stakeholders
· Work independently while collaborating with others on a weekly basis.
· Play an important role in contributions to Bovitz’s ISMS and IT environment, addressing company needs beyond the Forthright division
Education and Experience Requirements
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
· 5+ years of software engineering experience
· Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, TypeScript, JavaScript or Node.js
· Experience developing RESTful APIs
· Proficiency with Git and GitHub
· Experience with database query languages (SQL preferred)
· Strong ability to interpret technical requirements and communicate development approaches
Nice to Have
· Experience working on a Ruby on Rails production app.
· AWS certification(s)
· Experience writing infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or serverless frameworks
· Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, or SOC 2
· Knowledge of the Market Research industry
What We Offer:
Bovitz recognizes that employees are our most important asset. The competitive compensation package and broad range of benefits extended to our employees directly reflects the value placed on their importance to our success. Some of our benefits include:
· Remote work environment and a corporate hub for collaborating and company fun
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans (100% employee medical premium paid by the company)
· 401(k) matching
· Profit-sharing plan
· Employee stipend to use towards health & wellness, home office, professional development and so much more
· Paid vacation (two weeks annually)
· A generous holiday schedule, including three summer days and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Bovitz, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Who We Are
We are Bovitz, Inc., a market research and strategy firm that puts people at the center of design, innovation, and growth. We believe in the value that companies of all shapes and sizes can bring to people’s lives, and it matters to us that they actually do it. As a company, our mission is to give real people a voice so powerful that their stories change the course of business decisions. So, we go out and talk to real people about what they need and want, and then show companies what to do with that. Simply put, we’re in the business of improving people’s lives.
Bovitz was founded as a custom research agency in 2003, grounded in academic rigor & deep client-side experience. We now have a multi-disciplinary team of 35 full-time employees, including leaders in Market Research, Anthropology, Brand Strategy, Cognitive Science, Business Consulting, and Design. Our offices are located in Los Angeles and New York. Please visit www.bovitzinc.com to learn more about our team, the type of work we do, our culture, and our
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