Sr. Back End Software Engineer

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Spreetail is a new ecommerce site that makes it easy to shop for your backyard, garage, and home. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Spreetail has expanded to include offices and fulfillment centers in 8 cities and 6 states. 

 

Life at Spreetail 

Working at Spreetail is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build one of the fastest growing ecommerce companies in history. We take on challenges that others would call impossible because we have a team of amazing, talented people who collaborate and think bigger together. We act fast because we’re committed to being the best. 

 

As a Sr. Back End Software Engineer, you will:

  • Write maintainable code that is flexible, elegant, and powerful.
  • Delight customers with APIs and systems that are a joy to use.
  • Build software solutions that can be monitored and analyzed to understand system performance and behavior.
  • Increase the objective quality of new and existing software systems.
  • Share technical knowledge and promoting technical excellence throughout the department.
  • Chip in to projects and tooling that impact all software teams.
  • Create elegant solutions (with the help of product managers and frontend engineers) using: Web/API Development, Data Reporting and Analysis, Integration with External Technologies, High level of test automation
  • Create reusable components and tools shared by the entire team (or maybe the world!)
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to define interactions between server and browser.
  • Pursue continuous improvements to code quality and execution

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • 2+ years of Web/API Development in Node.js (Go expertise is a plus)
  • Microservices
  • MySQL (Indices, Views, Stored Procedures)
  • NoSQL
  • Testing Frameworks
  • Version Control (Git)
  • Public Cloud Know-How (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure*)
  • Docker or Kubernetes
  • User-Story Mapping
  • Software Design (Architecture, Component-Level, Abstraction, Encapsulation)
  • Concise Technical Writing
  • Collaboration and translation of technical concepts for a non-technical audience
  • Agile Software Development
  • Experience leading engineers to create robust solutions
  • Experience creating or maintaining large or complex systems
  • Strong understanding of design patterns and anti-patterns
  • Previous Software Development Experience in a team setting
  • Personal Development (Personal Projects, Side-Work, Blogging, Technical Books or Articles) preferred

We believe in making employees’ lives easier with benefits that enhance their quality of life. To reward your hard work and dedication, Spreetail offers:

  • Generous Vacation Time. Hourly team members enjoy 20 days of PTO each year and salaried employees are granted untracked PTO.
  • Health Insurance. Spreetail pays your full monthly premium.
  • Home Owner Bonus. After 2 years, Spreetail supports your purchase of a home with a $5k bonus.
  • Company Trips. Each time we hit our goals, we fly to a new destination.
  • 3 Year Island Getaway. You and a guest get a 5-star beach vacation.
  • 5 Year Sabbatical. Take 10 days off to reward your time in the office.
  • Donation Match. We match you dollar-for-dollar up to $250/year, and up to $1,000/year after 5 years.
  • Stock Appreciation Rights. As Spreetail grows, so does your bank account.
  • Leadership Development. We invest in making you a stronger team member.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spreetail is an equal opportunity employer that hires based on stellar qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic rather than factors like age, gender identity, race, nationality, religion, or sexuality.

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Spreetail's office is located at 4th and Congress, right in the heart of downtown Austin.

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