Consultant Software Engineer
Company: TXI
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
TXI is looking for a Software Engineer who can see both the
forest and the treesBuilding the right thing is often harder than
building it right. More than 80% of digital innovations fail
because they are not solving the real user need. We take a
pragmatic approach to innovation by deploying integrated teams to
uncover insights from users and turn them into compelling digital
solutions. As a boutique strategy and product innovation firm, our
capabilities include product discovery, delivery, and adoption. As
a Consultant Software Engineer, you have an opportunity to shape
and define the products that you build.Here's what we expect from
you
- You are able to drive a piece of work or conduct research with
autonomy. Your role involves a balance of independent work and
collaboration.
- Are a strong independent contributor in either frontend or
backend development and are capable of throughout the entire stack
with support.
- Understand the client's business, build relationships with our
clients, and guide strategic decisions to make them
successful.
- Communicate professionally and empathetically, solicit and
provide feedback, actively offer help, and make sure everyone is
aligned.
- Embrace new, and sometimes uncomfortable, responsibilities
related to conducting and presenting your own work, prioritizing
your day-to-day efforts, and communicating effectively with your
teammates and clients.
- Take responsibility (even when no one asks).
- Learn from everyone, no matter what their title is.Our Tech
Stack
- Back-end: we primarily create applications in Python and Node,
although we have a small number of applications with other setups:
Elixir and Phoenix, and Ruby on Rails.
- Front-end: For Javascript, we generally use React, although we
have some apps that use Vue.js.
- Mobile: We support native iOS development in both Objective-C
and Swift. These days, however, almost all of our apps are being
built in React Native.
- Infrastructure: nearly all of our infrastructure is on AWS or
GCP and managed by Terraform utilizing Docker containers in
Kubernetes.
- *Don't hesitate to apply if you don't have specific experience
with our tech stack. We have a preference for folks with Python,
Node.js or React experience, but if you're a strong developer with
experience in related tools, we want to hear from you!Who We
AreWe're a curious and humble group of people who are intentional
about personal growth and supporting each other's careers. We're
always looking for new skills, frameworks, and approaches to
deliver the most meaningful digital product experiences. And we're
constantly pushing ourselves to experiment, explore, and challenge
assumptions.We bring that same passion for learning and growth to
our clients, by digging into their organizations, reframing their
problem statements, and spending time with their users. This
ensures that we're pushing our clients forward while developing and
delivering valuable products that matter. (video)What your days
will look like, and what success will look likeIt's important to
set the right expectations in order to promote your growth at TXI.
Here is some of what you can expect in your first two years as a
Consultant Software Engineer.Within 1 month, you will
- Start the company onboarding process and learn more about our
company's culture, values, history, and commitments to our
clients.
- Gain an understanding of our integrated development process,
tooling and frameworks, and project approach.
- Learn from our integrated teams of designers, developers, and
delivery managers.
- Learn more about the client experience, from product discovery
to delivery and then to maintenance.
- Go deeper into the employee experience of working at TXI. Meet
with key leaders across the company and build relationships with
the broader team.Within 3 months, you will
- Complete your onboarding process with your onboarding
cohort.
- Review the career grid and meet with your manager to identify
goals.
- Receive your first quarterly feedback report from your
manager.
- Attend your first TXI Quarterly with the rest of the
organization.Within 6 months, you will
- Complete a review with your manager.
- Push your team to do its best work yet. You'll know the team
well by this point and understand how to encourage them to do work
we are all incredibly proud of.Within 1 to 2 years, you will
- Attend a company retreat to get to know all of the employees
outside of the office setting.
- Look back proudly on the projects and organizational changes
you've inspired or directed, as well as the impact you have made
across TXI.Some reasons why you might like working with us
- We have been recognized for both our internal employee
experience and for delivering a trusted customer experience. At
TXI, we are intentional about the way we work and how we support
both our team and our clients.
- We focus on Product Innovation by helping to envision initial
new product concepts for our clients. We are core contributors to
shaping the work that we do and the problems we're working to
solve. In addition to that ideation stage, we get to help them
bring these new concepts to market. We help both to build the right
thing (design thinking and product discovery) and build the thing
right (agile mindset and iterative approach).
- We care about DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging). To deliver the best solutions, we need as many bright
and diverse minds in the room as possible, and we need to be able
to learn from them once they're there. That's why we're working to
create an environment that's inclusive for everyone. Learn more
about our DEIB learnings, roadmap, and history.
- We work in a variety of industries and encourage our team
members to explore new domains, solve different kinds of problems,
and adopt new technologies. There is no getting bored in our
portfolio. You'll work across life science, healthcare, EdTech,
manufacturing, and nonprofits-just to name a few-and build web,
mobile, and IoT solutions.
- We work in integrated teams (and occasionally we will work as
staff augmentation if there's a good rationale for it). At TXI, we
seek to bring all of the good ideas to the table so you learn from
the talented teammates you regularly pair with. Product, design,
and engineering regularly collaborate.
- We are intentional about supporting each individual's growth.
"Challenge and support each other" is a core value of the company
and we take that mission seriously. That's why every employee has a
personal learning & development budget and a bi-weekly conversation
with their manager about their progress-as well as why we created
career grids to equitably promote each person's path at TXI.
- We believe that wellness and a sustainable pace deliver the
best outcomes. We commit to being dedicated partners to our clients
for a sustainable 35 hours per week. We don't require regular
travel or client on-site time, though there will be occasional
in-person client meetings to move work forward. Our team members
enjoy flexible schedules with a remote-first working environment
and discretionary time off because we respect that everyone has a
life outside of work.
- We value transparency and open discussion. You will have a
front-line view of the company's performance, risks and issues,
finances, and budgets. With unique tools and facilitation
techniques, we also regularly connect with each other and discuss
topics as a company to guide our path forward.
- We build products that matter. We advance the causes and goals
of our partners and consistently deliver outcomes for them. See
some examples below.What We MakeFor over two decades, we've
partnered with clients across industries to research, design, and
develop custom web and mobile applications that make a meaningful
impact. Some examples of that impact include:
- Empowering nonprofits with real-time insight into progress and
potential for donor impact through transformative fundraising
software.
- Designing a digital experience that is driven by evidence-based
treatment and therapy plans to support LGBTQ+ youths who face
societal and personal biases due to their orientation.
- Driving accountability and motivation for patients recovering
from spinal surgery through an integrated mobile app and a wearable
device on the patient's lower back.
- Improving prediction of patient enrollment in global clinical
trials for life-saving drugs through the integration of advanced
analytics and digital innovation.
- Creating a new mobile app to inspire employees to love where
they work by delivering meaningful savings and recognition in their
workplace, while also amplifying merchant partner reach across the
U.S.But the work is just one part of what makes TXI a rewarding
place to be. We support each others' interests-whether it's
volunteering, organizing meetups, speaking at industry events, or
learning new techniques and technologies. If there's something
you're passionate about, we want you to pursue it and teach it to
the rest of us. Our company Brunch & Learns and regular practice
meetings are just some of the ways we create space for sharing,
learning, and professional development.What We OfferWe believe in
equitable pay. The salary range for this role is $86,000 -
$131,500.In addition to base compensation, we offer a bi-annual
bonus based on company performance as well as the following
benefits, which are intended to take care of you (and the people
you care about):
- Quality health insurance and medical travel benefit.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave policy (equal for all TXI parents).
- 401k plan, including employer matching.
- The option to work fully remotely with minimal client or onsite
client work.
- Company retreats and Quarterly days, both of which are a chance
to connect with each other in person and outside of the
office.
- Benefits for continuing education, donation matching, home
office improvements, and renewable energy switching.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program: TXI is 100% employee owned
through an ESOP, which grants shares of company stock to all
employees as a retirement benefit.LocationUS-friendly hours are
strongly preferred. We have a remote environment at TXI, with
distributed team members in the US, Canada, and Europe who work
from home. We communicate and collaborate effectively in a remote
environment using tools like Miro, Notion, Slack, and Zoom. We also
prioritize virtual bonding and emphasize inclusivity, autonomy, and
trust while cultivating a safe and welcoming environment that is
conducive to supporting a positive employee experience.While we
encourage asynchronous communication, we often work in pairs or in
collaboration sessions. Therefore, it is important to have some
core hours of overlap with our clients and your fellow team
members. Regardless of where you are living and working, all TXIers
have multiple opportunities throughout the year to meet and hang
out in person to continue building those connections.We take
equality seriouslyTXI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
and is committed to equal opportunity employment without regard to
race, religion, color, gender (including gender identity, change of
sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, age, disability,
ancestry, national origin, military or veteran status, marital
status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected
by applicable law.
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