About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of Position
The Software Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and identifying improvements by planning, implementing, and monitoring software framework solutions.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Design and develop RESTful APIs and web services using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
- Build responsive front-end interfaces using React.js and modern JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks.
- Participate in system design discussions and translate requirements into well-structured technical solutions.
- Collaborate with senior engineers on new features, architectural improvements, and performance optimizations.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies to guide modernization efforts and product scalability.
- Integrate with internal and third-party systems, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange.
- Diagnose and resolve application issues through root-cause analysis and efficient troubleshooting.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Git-based workflows and CI / CD pipelines.
- Contribute to code reviews, testing automation, and documentation.
- Provide occasional after-hours support for production deployments or critical system issues.
- Manage multiple priorities effectively and communicate progress clearly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Travel when required
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experienceMinimum Experience
2+ years of professional experience in software development1+ years working with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern web standardsExperience with React.js, hooks, and state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or Context API)Backend experience with Node.js, Express, and MongoDBFamiliarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, or similar service modelsKnowledge of authentication and authorization best practices (JWT, OAuth, SSO)Experience using Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps for version control and collaborationFamiliarity with Docker or containerized deployments preferredExperience writing and maintaining unit / integration tests (Jest, Vite, Cypress, etc.)Understanding of CI / CD pipelines, code reviews, and agile workflowsExcellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills