Vacant Positions at Salix Data

Application Development

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Build responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Design and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and support.

Technical Design & Architecture

• Contribute to application architecture and technical design discussions.
• Develop scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions.
• Ensure systems are designed to support future growth and evolving business requirements.
• Recommend technology improvements and modernization opportunities.

API & Integration Development

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations.
• Integrate applications with internal and third-party platforms.
• Ensure data integrity, performance, and security across application ecosystems.
• Support integration of emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.

Data Management & Performance Optimization

• Design, develop, and optimize database structures and queries.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to support application performance and scalability.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across application components.
• Monitor and improve system reliability and uptime.

Quality & Engineering Excellence

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to development best practices.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and system tests.
• Support CI/CD processes and automated deployment pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and production issues.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, project managers, and product stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist in translating business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to project estimates, delivery planning, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience developing enterprise web applications.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Experience collaborating with distributed or cross-functional teams.

Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with:

• React.js
• Node.js
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• REST APIs
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Git Version Control
• HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Software Engineering Competencies

• Solid understanding of software architecture principles.
• Experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of application security and performance optimization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Insurance, Financial Services, FinTech, or InsurTech environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise product development initiatives.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Exposure to AI, automation, analytics, or intelligent workflow solutions.
• Azure, AWS, or other relevant technical certifications.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6 months, the successful candidate will:

• Gain a deep understanding of the client’s application ecosystem and business objectives.
• Contribute to the enhancement and modernization of enterprise software platforms.
• Deliver high-quality features, integrations, and performance improvements.
• Support the development of new platform capabilities and products.
• Improve application stability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Become a trusted technical contributor within the project team.

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Job Description

Technology Assessment & Strategy

• Assess existing enterprise applications and product ecosystems.
• Evaluate platform architecture, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for modernization.
• Develop practical roadmaps aligned to business objectives.

Product & Delivery Leadership

• Lead large-scale software enhancement and expansion initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical workstreams.
• Define delivery priorities, milestones, dependencies, and success measures.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with client expectations and business goals.

Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA teams, and business analysts.
• Review solution designs and provide technical guidance.
• Support architectural decision-making and governance.
• Promote engineering best practices and scalable design principles.

Client Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and solution planning sessions.
• Present recommendations and progress updates to business leaders.
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication.

Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, intelligent automation, analytics, and process optimization.
• Evaluate technologies that can improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Support long-term digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software delivery, solution architecture, product management, or technology consulting.
• Experience leading enterprise software implementations or modernization initiatives.
• Proven experience working directly with executive stakeholders and business leaders.
• Experience managing distributed or cross-functional technical teams.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• React.js
• Node.js
• REST APIs
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Modern application architecture

Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to balance business priorities with technical realities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, FinTech, or InsurTech environments.
• Experience serving as a Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, Head of Technology, Technical Product Manager, or CTO-level advisor.
• Exposure to AI-enabled business solutions.
• Agile, Scrum, or PMP certification.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6 months, the successful candidate will:

• Complete platform and solution assessments.
• Establish delivery roadmaps and priority initiatives.
• Support expansion of enterprise software capabilities.
• Improve collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Help accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and scalability.