Senior Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer About Shipper

HQ:

Shipper

HQ is a trusted leader in the e-commerce shipping space, with over 15 years of experience helping merchants deliver better checkout experiences. Founded in 2009, we power shipping logic and checkout optimization for thousands of brands, from DTC disruptors to enterprise retailers, in 150+ countries. Based in Austin with a global team, we’re a fast-moving, product-led company shaping the future of e-commerce logistics.

• Architect and develop robust, scalable applications to enhance our core shipping platform.
• Lead the full software development lifecycle, from conception and design to testing and deployment, focusing on performance and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to design and implement new features, enriching functionality and user experience.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving operational challenges, working hand in hand with our support teams.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
• Utilize your expertise in software architecture to drive decisions and innovations that optimize the platform's structure and efficiency.

• At least 7 years of commercial full-stack software development experience
• Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, designing scalable systems, and optimizing performance.
• Proficiency in engineering best practices, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and producing clean, testable code.
• Experience in high-traffic, SaaS, or e-commerce platforms is highly valued.
• Experience with backend technologies like Java, Node.js or Rails is highly advantageous
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication abilities.
• A proactive approach to challenges, coupled with the ability to propose innovative and pragmatic solutions.

• Startup or small company environments
• Node.js, React, Graph
  
  QL, AWS, high-traffic environments or high-throughput data analytics systems

This is a highly fast-paced environment where no two days will look alike. For the right candidate, with the right attitude, there are fantastic opportunities for career progression. We are an agile, fast-moving team that likes to roll up our sleeves and solve some of the biggest issues in shipping. You will learn more at Shipper

HQ in a year than you would in 3 years at other companies, thanks to our collaborative learning culture that fosters continuous growth and innovation.

• Collaborate with a motivated team, directly tying your results to organizational success
• 22 days of PTO plus public holidays
• 401k Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• This is a hybrid, full-time position working out of our Austin, TX office
• Compensation is based on experience

At Shipper

HQ, we’re proud to be a team that’s as diverse as the merchants we serve. As a member of the e-commerce community, we take responsibility to empower shops large and small to grow and thrive through the power of technology to heart. With honesty, responsiveness, and innovation at the center of all we do, we remain committed to hiring the right people for the job, regardless of race, background, religion, or eccentricity.