Software Development Engineer III

About the role

Palmetto is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to design, build, and scale core platform services using the MERN stack. The role focuses on server‑side architecture and API development while collaborating with product, design, and QA teams in an Agile environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable client‑ and server‑side solutions, emphasizing APIs, backend services, and database integration.
• Write high‑quality, testable, and maintainable code across the full stack.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end‑to‑end test suites.
• Diagnose production issues, propose robust fixes, and improve system reliability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, story estimation, and sprint planning.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, technical design reviews, and engineering standards.
• Identify opportunities to boost performance, reliability, and developer productivity.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and QA to deliver user‑centric solutions.

Required profile

• Growth‑mindset engineer who thrives in an Agile, collaborative environment.
• Strong technical depth in server‑side architecture and API design.
• Ability to contribute ideas, code, and energy to shape solutions that drive business outcomes.

Required skills

• MongoDB
• Express
• React.js
• Node.js
• API development
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• End‑to‑end testing

What we offer

• Unlimited PTO and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave and retirement plans.
• Culture that values collaboration, impact, and work‑life balance.