Software Engineer

About the Role

As a Software Engineer at Copart, you will collaborate with senior engineers to build and enhance web applications based on prioritized business outcomes. You will write clean, efficient, and reusable code using React, Node.js, and related frameworks. Your primary focus will be on developing RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, ensuring they follow best practices of performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to build and enhance web applications based on prioritized business outcomes.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code using React, Node.js, and related frameworks.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, ensuring they follow best practices of performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Implement SQL queries to interact with databases (MariaDB).
• Participate in Scrum events and assist in achieving sprint goals.
• Learn and apply best practices for version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).

Skills & Qualifications

• Foundational proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database queries (MariaDB).
• Familiarity with Git for version control and tools like GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
• Excellent communication skills and openness to constructive feedback.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

What You'll Learn

In this role, you will gain an understanding of microservices architecture and learn to work within the team's existing codebase. You will also have the opportunity to develop strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code. Additionally, you will learn and apply best practices for version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).

Resume Tip

When applying for this role, make sure to highlight your experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Additionally, be sure to mention any experience you have with Git and CI/CD pipelines, as these are essential skills for this position. Use specific examples to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and attention to detail.