Expert Software Engineer, Payments

Join a team that is changing millions of lives.

Transforming smiles, changing lives.

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person's life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever's next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

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About this opportunity

The Consumer Applications Expert Software Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining web applications using ReactJS on Node/Rails servers. As a Expert Software Engineer the candidate will be a strong contributor in the execution of the strategic direction for the company, the success of this position will be measured by the usability, quality, and timeliness of applications delivery. You will participate on architecture, design, and implementation of these applications. The ideal candidate is expected to have proven extensive experience building innovative web applications in ReactJS on Node/Rails servers

In this role, you will…

• Lead the design and development of new architecture and major functional upgrades for the most advanced capabilities of Align's CPQ applications.

• Lead and mentor a team of developers to design and implement robust and scalable Node.js solutions that meet organization's business requirements

• Work alongside Engineering and Product leadership teams to co-create the feature designs for major releases

• Participate in defect analysis for maintenance releases to ensure robust functional resolution to customer-facing issues

• Assess technical feasibility of designs and provide feedback on functional aspects of features

• Create and oversee technical designs, ensuring alignment with business needs

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, and developers

• Develop intuitive, scalable, optimized, and responsive web-based user interfaces, applications, and APIs using REACT, Next.JS, and Node.JS technologies

• Design and implement efficient and secure RESTful APIs using Node.js, Express, and relevant frameworks

• Optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability for fast response times and minimal downtime

• Write well-documented, maintainable code following coding standards and best practices

• Conduct code peer reviews ensuring code quality and recommending areas of improvement

• Work with Security, Architecture, IT Operations, and QA to ensure quality design, delivery, and adherence to corporate standards

In this role, you'll need …

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field

• Minimum 12+ years of overall experience as a full stack developer

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with a focus on Node.js

• 8+ years of experience building enterprise, SaaS applications using technologies such as the MERN stack, Ruby on Rails or other technologies.

• 3+ years of experience developing web applications using modern Javascript frameworks

• Experience with designing and developing micro-systems architecture

• Experience with designing and developing new systems and features from the ground up

• Knowledge of database systems, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Redis) including design and optimization

Highly Recommended:

• Familiarity with Payments processes and fintech integrations

• Experience with Stripe and Adyen payment gateway integration, payments, and invoicing

• Experience with architecting third-party developer frameworks, Open Source Software.

• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a high sense of responsibility and positive, rigorous work ethic

Sound like a good fit?

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don't worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.

About Align

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world's largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work - these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

Primary Location Base Salary Range: $195,300 to $250,400 USD

Base salary ranges are a guideline used to determine appropriate pay. Placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable commission plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.