Software Developer III

About Us:
Nationwide Marketing Group works on behalf of thousands of independent appliance, furniture, bedding, electronics, specialty electronics, custom installation and rent-to-own dealers helping them grow their businesses and thrive on their own terms. With more than 5,000 members operating some 14,000 storefronts, Nationwide Marketing Group is the largest buying, marketing and business support organization of its kind, representing billions in combined annual sales across the membership. For over 50 years, the organization has remained committed to the independent channel, empowering members with the scale, sophistication and efficiencies they need to compete while delivering the unmatched business intelligence, tools and resources required to win in an ever-changing business environment. To learn more, visit our website at nationwidegroup.org or Nationwide Marketing Group LinkedIn.

Job Location: Open to US Remote Candidates

Job Summary:
The Software Development Team is at the core of the amazing products we provide to our clients. The Dev Teams create the applications and infrastructure that make up our industry-leading products, as well as build the tools that other teams use every day to provide our amazing customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of new products as a key member of one of our agile Scrum teams.
2. Maintain existing products and support internal users.
3. Communicate and work closely with partners utilizing our platforms.
4. Work closely with in-house departments to complete tasks.
5. Troubleshoot and problem solve application-related issues.
6. Provide guidance, mentoring, and code reviews to more junior Software Developers.
7. Assist Team Lead with software designs to meet Product Owners’ needs.
8. Assist with training and onboarding of new team members.
9. Actively seek ways to improve the team’s designs, tools, and processes.
10. Take ownership of technical architecture and design, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adherence to organization standards.
11. Provide technical guidance within the organization to improve development practices and adopt new technologies and tools.
12. Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices, standards, and guidelines for software development across the organization.
13. Demonstrates the ability to independently analyze and resolve complex technical and business challenges from end to end, utilizing critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Job Qualifications:

1. Deep understanding of JavaScript.
2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3. Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
4. Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks, specifically React and Next.js.
5. Required experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, and cloud services such as AWS or GCP.
6. Java knowledge is a plus, but not essential.
7. Strong foundation in computer science principles, system architecture, and data modeling.
8. NMG cannot sponsor visa applications at this time.

Job Competencies:

1. Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the aptitude to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
3. Eagerness to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and software, staying updated with industry trends.
4. Exceptional ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adhering to project timelines.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
6. Remarkable leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
7. Ability to work collaboratively, building effective relationships with cross-functional development teams.
8. Proficient in creating comprehensive documentation and training materials related to technology stacks, standards, and systems/services within the team.
9. Capability to deliver tasks with high to extreme complexity, setting a high standard for development productivity and quality within the team.

Work Environment:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of workstation and other office equipment. Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.

Why you want to work with NMG:
Nationwide Marketing Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We believe that the future of our organization depends on building a diverse, representative, and inclusive team. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Should you need any reasonable accommodations through the interview process, please let us know.

NMG offers:

1. Competitive base pay and performance bonus, dependent on role.
2. Medical, Dental, Vision with $0 cost Employee Only coverage options.
3. Employer Paid Basic Life/AD&D.
4. Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
5. MetLife supplemental insurance benefit options.
6. Matching 401K with 100% vesting.
7. Open PTO Policy, Paid Holidays, Paid Maternity/Paternity to help you balance work and personal life.
8. Business casual work environment.
9. Discounts Program on Electronics, Cells Phones, Health & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment, Home & Auto, Pet Insurance and more!