Senior Backend Software Engineer - REMOTE

About us

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help sellers — wherever they are, however they operate — fulfil the promises they make to consumers. The Auctane mission is to fuel commerce through exceptional delivery. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-rising expectations of their customers, and we make the world smaller and more accessible to consumers everywhere. Auctane brands enable hundreds of thousands of merchants to annually deliver billions of products — over $200 billion worth — to customers around the globe. And Auctane is just getting started.

Auctane is a team of shipping and software experts with a passion for helping merchants move their ideas, dreams and innovations around the globe. The Auctane family includes ShipStation, ShipWorks, ShipEngine, ShippingEasy, Stamps, Endicia, Metapack, Shipsi, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Our values

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with proficiency in the C# ecosystem to join our Spain-based ShipEngine Apps team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and implementing features that serve as the foundation for a shipping platform used by millions of people worldwide while serving as a mentor for mid-level and associate engineers.

What you'll be doing?

• Be an active contributor during the design and implementation phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Apply software engineering best practices while modifying/enhancing our software platform.
  • Attend and contribute to design review meetings
  • Offering input into the designs of product enhancements and third-party integrations and documenting designs
  • Actively documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Collaborate with other members of the software engineering team to develop shipping software products
  • Working closely with other developers and product managers throughout the SDLC
  • Being responsible for the design and implementation of new product features and enhancements with guidance and input from other team members
  • Writing tests to support any source code changes made by this individual, performing code reviews, and related activities that contribute to the development and maintenance of the Auctane software.
  • Provide feedback to the team on product improvement ideas
• The Tech stack:
  • C#, .Net Core, Python, JavaScript, Typescript, SQL
  • AWS, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Docker, Kubernetes

What are we looking for?

• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, sufficient for success in a work environment
• Exceptional communication skills and team skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to prioritize work
• Curious and driven with a problem-solving approach
• Experience in an Agile software development environment
• Understanding of advanced object-oriented design and SOLID design principles
• Understanding of UML diagrams (class diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc.) to communicate architecture and design concepts
• Experience with creating and maintaining automated unit tests and integration tests in a test-driven development environment
• Experience with source control systems and branching strategies
• Strong understanding of SQL, relational database systems, and ORM frameworks
• Displays a high degree of professionalism and contributes to the credibility of the company
• Can be productive and self-motivated in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Uses time efficiently, possesses a solid work ethic and customer-focus
• Acts with a sense of urgency, especially where customer impact and/or delays to shipping exists
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge - we're always looking for ways to improve our processes while continuing to produce high-quality solutions for our customers

What will make you stand out?

• Four to Six (4-6) years of experience in software development role
• Experience in a SaaS company., preferably within the eCommerce or shipping software industries. Familiarity with shipping and/or shipping software is a plus
• Multi-cultural communication skills.  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information System, or equivalent years of relevant work experience

What do we offer?

• 💸 Clear and transparent compensation plan. The salary range is € 47,000 to € 60,000. We will discuss the range with you in the first recruiting call to ensure that we are on the same page. 
• 📦 99% discount on your personal shipment orders via Packlink.pro
• 💙 Up to 150 EUR/year to match your NGO donations! We are happy to support your initiatives by duplicating the amount donated.
• 😊 Volunteer day. You can take 1 day off per year to participate in volunteering activities! We will love to see some pictures in our slack!
• Referral Fee 🔗 We need your support in hiring top-class talent! We offer a referral bonus of 1k-3K, depending on the complexity of the role and the hiring process.
• ⚖️ Great work-life balance We offer a flexible work schedule and will do our best to adapt to your personal situation. Working in a fast-paced environment can be intense, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy your free time!
• 💜 An inclusive and upbeat work environment Leave your suit behind... we’re a t-shirt and converse kind of place! More importantly, our company culture promotes diversity and inclusion. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid, and we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.
• 🌍 A cross-cultural atmosphere We are a truly international team of 20 nationalities that speak 10 languages. Our company language is English and all internal communication and company-wide meetings are in English.
• 🏟️ Company events Work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events. 
• 📺 Internal and external training, free access to online training platforms such as Linkedin Learning
• 🏠 We are a remote-first company All team members at Auctane Spain are remote employees. You can decide if you want to work in the office 2 days a week or 3 days per quarter—it's up to you. We also cover your expenses for working from home (50€ net per month/600€ per year).
• 🌅 We have 25 days of holidays per year (23+🎂 your Birthday Take your birthday off to celebrate!+Christmas).
• 💻 Everything you need to work from home. Whether you prefer Mac, Linux, or Windows (or an additional screen or two), we set you up for success when working remotely.
• 🏥 8 hours per year for attending to medical appointments. 
• 👩‍⚕️ 10 hours per year to support your family members when going to the doctor)
• 📙 Personal Training Budget. Up to 2000€/year training budget (certifications, conferences attendance, etc.) to invest in your professional development. We want to help you improve your technical skills, feel involved in the product community, and develop your soft skills to lead teams and manage other stakeholders.
• 💰 Flexible Salary We work with a flexible compensation plan for transport, restaurants, and kindergarten so our employees can save on personal income tax via Cobee.
• 🗺️ Languages classes every week. Thirsty for knowledge? Learn a new language by joining our free English/Spanish/French classes. In groups of 4-5 people, you can connect and enjoy taking up a new language or improving your current skills with one of our great instructors.
• 🏐 Health and Wellness: The well-being of our team is super important to us. 
  • Up to 53€ to cover your Gym membership or exercise classes (pilates, kick-boxing, etc.).
  • Private health insurance, we offer a great plan courtesy of our partner Alan.
• 👩‍⚕️We have psychological assistance vouchers free of charge.
• 🏢 Nice Office in the center of Madrid (free drinks, snacks…)

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