Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our growing team. We are seeking candidates with expertise primarily in React (this will be a frontend-leaning role) and also in Python. As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Spot & Tango, you will play a pivotal role in building scalable web applications for our customers and for internal company use. You will also play a leadership role on the team, mentoring and helping to upskill more junior colleagues within the engineering function.
Responsibilities:
Own the front-end code bases and processes
Play a lead role designing and building new features for our core products, primarily using React, React Native and Django
Ensure high code quality by conducting thorough testing prior to integration
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure web applications achieve their business goals
Optimize applications for maximum performance and responsiveness, especially on mobile devices
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues
Implement security best practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of user data
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply them to enhance our products
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure compliance with coding standards
Contribute to the development of technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
Help us scale the company, the culture, and our products
Qualifications:
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred
5 years of professional experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer
Proficiency in React or React Native, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work
Familiarity with Django and Python
Experience in developing and deploying web applications
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
Expert understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
Experience using Storybook for FE component standardization
Solid SQL database design and management skills
Experience with AWS services preferred
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience working in a startup environment, and familiarity with DTC (Direct-to- Consumer) business models and e-commerce is a plus
Ability to find simple solutions to complex problems
Excellent communication skills
Dog lovers a plus!
If you have a passion for technology, a desire to work with a high-performing engineering team, and are excited about the prospect of contributing to the growth of a DTC startup, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
You must be able to commute into our office in Midtown Manhattan Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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