What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Interactive Resources - iR?
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Application Developer to join a collaborative, product-focused engineering team building modern, scalable applications for a growing user base. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full technology stack while contributing to clean, maintainable code and thoughtful system design.
This position is ideal for someone with a few years of professional experience who is looking to expand their technical skillset, take on greater ownership, and grow within a team that is continuously evolving its technology and development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications across front-end and back-end component
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver new features and enhancements
- Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions
- Contribute to system architecture improvements and application performance optimization
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in development and production environments
- Participate in code reviews and uphold development best practices and standards
- Support modernization initiatives, including migrating legacy systems to newer technologies
- Work within Agile frameworks to deliver incremental value and continuous improvements
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of professional experience in software development
- Experience building web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar)
- Strong understanding of backend development principles and API design
- Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, or similar)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in product-driven or SaaS environments
- Exposure to microservices architecture or event-driven systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Interest in enhancing user experience and optimizing application performance
- Experience with cloud platforms or containerization technologies is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to work on impactful, scalable products
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to modern tools, frameworks, and architectural patterns
- Clear opportunities for career growth, advancement, and increased ownership