Staff Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, architect, and implement backend services that support APIs for both mobile and web clients.

• Streamline internal and external experiences and workflows by automating manual processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and capture requirements.

• Configure, build, test, and deploy integration software solutions effectively.

• Work alongside solutions engineers and technical program managers on technical design proposals and conduct code reviews.

• Develop scalable tests, release plans, and documentation for end-users.

• Diagnose, track, and manage issues related to software integration.

• Implement technical improvements and resolve bugs promptly.

• Liaise with internal support teams and business users to comprehend requirements and formulate solutions.

• Advise on best practices for integration design and development.

• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately 10 days each month.

• Execute other related tasks as assigned.

• Build Swiftly’s AI retail platforms and facilitate the integration of new retailer partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

• Over 10 years of industry experience in designing, building, and maintaining backend services.

• Strong proficiency and experience with Ruby on Rails platforms.

• Familiarity with containerized services and git-based workflows.

• Experience with Ruby on Rails, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS (including Infrastructure-as-Code), and React (web JS); optionally React-Native.

• Background in test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.

• Familiarity with Scrum, Agile, Kanban, or similar development methodologies.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands based on business needs.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

• Available for on-call duties about 10 days a month.

• Preferred: A mix of startup and large software company experience.

• Preferred: Experience in brick-and-mortar retail environments.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Kotlin/Quarkus, Azure cloud, GitOps, or ArgoCD.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Reasonable accommodations throughout the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Remote work arrangement.