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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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The Sr. Full Stack Developer is responsible for successful design and development of web applications and micro services. This role 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.

In this role, you will… 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement robust and scalable Node.js solutions that meet organization’s business requirements
• Develop intuitive, scalable, optimized, and responsive web-based user interfaces, applications, and web service integration APIs using REACT, Next.JS and Node.JS technologies.
• Design and implement efficient and secure RESTful APIs using Node.js, Express, and other relevant frameworks for scalable futuristic architecture
• Design and implement integration between custom web applications and microservices with other package and/or custom applications leveraging sync and async architecture
• Optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability to ensure fast response times and minimal downtime
• Strive to write well-documented, and maintainable code, following coding standards and best practices
• Work with the team in resolving complex technical issues and challenges related to development
• Collaborate with team and conduct code peer reviews of code ensuring code quality and recommend areas of improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Analyst, other IT teams, and DevOps to deliver integrated and seamless solutions
• Work with tertiary groups such as Security, Architecture, IT Operations, and QA to ensure quality design, delivery, and adherence to corporate standards.
• Other duties may be assigned

In this role, you’ll need … 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of overall experience as a full stack developer
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with focus on Node.js 
• Strong proficiency in front end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, Node.js
• Proficiency in JavaScript and server-side programming, with a solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
• 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
• Experience with Git source control and effective branching and release management practice
• Experience building API-driven applications or endpoints
• Knowledge with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues in a timely manner
• A "can do" attitude, high energy, and creativity are required along with organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in cloud deployment - AWS Amplify, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, S3.
• Nice to have:
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (Aliyun, Heroku, Amazon)
• Experience working with the global team as a plus
• Experience with automation frameworks and testing tools
• Familiarity with other languages such as Python/GoLang is welcome
• Familiarity with Payments processes and fintech integrations is a big plus
• Good communication skills and teamwork skills, open-minded and tolerant, with a high sense of responsibility, positive and rigorous to work, good at thinking and brave to take responsibility

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.