Software Engineer II

• Software Engineer who leverages strong frontend (React, TypeScript, CSS, Next.js) development expertise to design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems
• Possesses the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable, and reliable applications in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office

Start your adventure with Zip 

Join Zip’s Engineering function and put your name to solving fascinating challenges at scale in an agile, test-driven development environment. If you value good domain-driven design and enjoy delivering quality work at pace, you’ll be a great fit with the squads responsible for building cloud-native software applications that serve millions of customers and process billions of dollars in payments. 

In this role, you will partner closely with a diverse team of stakeholders, focusing on delivering exceptional solutions for our merchants (B2B) and enhancing our checkout product. Your ability to foster strong relationships, contribute to cross-functional projects, and align with our commitment to delivering seamless merchant experiences will be critical.

Interesting problems you’ll get to solve

• Contribute to the development, support, and optimization of engineering solutions to reduce complexity and improve system performance
• Help foster a high-performance culture by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices within the team
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, quality assurance, and backend engineering to align front-end development efforts with broader company goals and strategies
• Work on initiatives to explore and implement new technologies, tools, and best practices that can enhance our front-end development process and keep us at the forefront of industry advancements
• Implement solutions that integrate effortlessly into various merchant checkout flows, simplifying the integration process for our partners while maintaining high standards of functionality and performance
• Maintains robust security measures to protect our web applications from common vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring the safety and privacy of our users’ data.
• Develop secure, scalable code that supports thousands of concurrent users while ensuring high reliability and performance
• Utilize data and analytics to inform decisions, optimize performance, and measure the impact of new features and improvements on user satisfaction and business outcomes
• Contribute to quick iterations and troubleshooting in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Engage in a blameless culture, focusing on continuous improvement through process and technology enhancements
• Participate in planning sessions, contribute to feature design, and provide input during daily stand-ups to ensure smooth project delivery
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities may shift frequently; adapt and respond to changes while maintaining productivity
• Help create and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture that aligns with the company’s mission, vision, and values

What you’ll bring to the team 

• You have at least 3 years of demonstrated professional experience in the front-end software engineering space 
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks/libraries including React.
• Proactive with a focus on getting things done, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high-quality work within set deadlines.
• Knowledge of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience with front-end build tools and version control systems (e.g., Webpack, Git).
• Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together, and Change the Game

What you’ll get in return

Zip is a place where you’ll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you’ll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly. 

We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it’s important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.

We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. We will also offer you:

• Flexible working culture
• Incentive programs
• 20 days PTO every year
• Generous paid parental leave
• Leading family support policies
• 100% employer covered insurance
• Beautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code
• Learning and wellness subscription stipend
• Company-sponsored 401k match

Zip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations.

The annual base Pay Range for this position is $130,000-$140,000. This range reflects our US national compensation (USN). Additional premium percentages may apply based on our tiered premium strategy. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. If hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.

Equally, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

And finally…get to know us

Zip is a global ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ company that gives our millions of customers simpler and fairer ways to pay. 

We are proud to be a global business built around our US and ANZ core markets working with merchant partners including Amazon, Best Buy, eBay and Uber. United by our mission, purpose and values - Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together & Change The Game - we are the next generation of payments, helping people across the globe to fearlessly take control of their financial future.

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