Remote Backend Engineer

Description:

• Updater, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Software Engineer to join the Platform team within the MoveHQ division.
• This entry to mid-level role is ideal for a professional with 1-3 years of backend development experience.
• The position involves managing interactions with third-party systems, including authentication and authorization processes.
• You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the one-stack system for account and user management.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining system features, supporting software quality and performance, collaborating on technical implementations, participating in mentorship, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements:

• You must have 1-3 years of backend web development experience, with proficiency in either Ruby on Rails or PHP (Laravel).
• A proven track record in developing and maintaining high-quality systems is required.
• Familiarity with relational databases and experience with ORM systems is necessary.
• You should be knowledgeable in test development and familiar with testing frameworks such as Cypress or Selenium.
• Awareness of agile development practices and tools such as Scrum and Jira is essential.
• Some experience with continuous integration and delivery practices using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions is expected.
• Good communication skills are required to engage effectively with team members and collaborate across departments.
• Exposure to developing software in regulated environments is a plus but not a prerequisite.

Benefits:

• The company offers Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employees enjoy unlimited PTO and 13 paid company holidays annually.
• Updater provides Stock Options and a 401(k) plan.
• Commuter Benefits and a Personal Wellbeing Subsidy are included.
• A New Hire Subsidy and One Medical Membership are part of the benefits package.
• Short Term Disability Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance are offered.
• Employees are entitled to 12 weeks of Primary Caregiver Parental Leave.