Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Shippo is a company that serves as the shipping layer of the internet, aiming to make merchants successful through world-class shipping solutions.
• The company provides e-commerce businesses, marketplaces, platforms, and logistics providers with the ability to connect to shipping carriers globally via a single API and dashboard.
• Responsibilities include implementing, testing, and deploying software services with high SLAs capable of handling millions of requests daily using a BDD approach.
• The role requires verifying and ensuring the performance and correctness of systems in terms of response time and throughput.
• Candidates will need to refactor existing systems for optimal performance and reuse, contribute to design reviews, and participate in peer reviews.
• Building automated test suites for new features, products, and systems is also part of the job.
• The position involves working with urgency and iterating quickly in an Agile process.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills are necessary to understand business challenges and translate them into technical solutions.
• The role includes joining the on-call rotation and responding quickly to system incidents.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or Ruby, as well as database languages like SQL, is required.
• Experience with server-side MVC frameworks such as Django, .NET, Spring, Rails, or Phoenix is necessary.
• A solid understanding of object-oriented programming and familiarity with various design and architectural patterns is essential.
• Candidates should have the ability to identify opportunities, foster a culture of innovation, and build for scale, with high ownership and attention to system reliability and monitoring.
• Core behaviors should focus on craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and team success.
• A BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.

Benefits:

• The standard base pay range for this role is between $156k and $212k annually, with offers typically anchored around the midpoint of $184k.
• Total compensation includes equity, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits as outlined in Shippo's "package" section.
• Shippo promotes inclusivity and equal access to opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
• The company offers a remote-first program, allowing roles to be based anywhere in the US, with some exceptions, and many roles can be based internationally.
• Employment contracts for locations outside the US and Ireland are managed by Remote.com, ensuring that all Shippo perks, including equity, still apply.