Remote Software Engineer

Description:

• The Software Engineer will join the Labels team at Shippo, responsible for building and maintaining Shippo’s label core API and critical carrier integrations like USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
• Responsibilities include designing, implementing, testing, and deploying software services with high SLAs capable of handling millions of requests daily.
• The role involves ensuring scalability and maintainability through microservices adoption, decoupling of concerns, queuing of jobs, and container-based software distribution.
• The Software Engineer will also be involved in building and enhancing the CI/CD pipeline for smooth production releases, verifying system performance and correctness, and maintaining database schema for large-scale services.
• Collaboration with business teams, participation in peer reviews and testing, and contribution to automated test suites are key aspects of the role.
• The position requires being on-call to respond quickly to system incidents and championing testing procedures and automation for vertical and horizontal scale.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Past success in building and supporting scalable APIs, services, or applications.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, various design and architectural patterns, and server-side programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Ruby).
• Exceptional communication skills and a passion for customer success.
• Ability to identify opportunities, foster innovation, and build for scale.
• Experience with server-side MVC frameworks and database languages.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Advanced/Fluent English proficiency.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a global company at the forefront of e-commerce shipping technology.
• Inclusivity and equal access to opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds.
• Remote-first program allowing roles to be based anywhere in the US (excluding specific states) and internationally.
• Access to Shippo perks, including equity, for international roles powered by Remote.com.
• Emphasis on success at Shippo regardless of location.