Backend Software Engineer, Firstup
SaaS
Workplace communication platform
Job no longer available
Workplace communication platform
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study, or commensurate experience required
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in API integration and maintaining APIs
- 3+ years of experience building reliable and performant microservices
- Familiarity with API protocols and standards, including REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JSON
- Experience with API testing tools and methodologies
- Knowledge of authentication methods like OAuth, API keys, and JWT
- Experience working with mainly TypeScript or JavaScript frameworks (i.e.: Node.js, React.js,) and also Ruby
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot API and integration issues
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to work with the stakeholders in and outside of the organization
- Eagerness to learn lots of new technologies
What the job involves
- The Software Engineer will be responsible for delivering innovative solutions and services while constantly improving Firstup’s approach to architecture, scale, availability and fault-tolerance
- The role will partner with others across the company in shared codebases and contribute directly to other services when needed
- Utilize your real-world knowledge and experience to help us build scalable SaaS applications
- Write high-quality code (i.e., reliable, readable, efficient, testable, scalable, maintainable), provide quality code reviews, create comprehensive tests and quality documentation
- Apply broad, in-depth knowledge to develop and maintain large-scale multi-tenant services in the cloud
- Collaborate across teams on industry standards and best practices to help others solve complex problems
- Design future ready solutions and address architectural gaps
- Recognize opportunities and advocate for better performance and efficiency of software, systems, processes across teams
- Identify, analyze, and resolve system availability, reliability, and performance issues
- Encourage and promote ideas/opinions of others from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Our take
As hybrid and remote work models become commonplace, workplace communication struggles to keep pace. many companies now grapple with burnout and digital fatigue, compounded by the absence of regular face-to-face interaction, leaving HR teams and managers searching for effective engagement strategies.
Enter Firstup, a solution designed to tackle this challenge head-on. It offers a workplace communication platform that seamlessly integrates with a company's HR systems. By tapping into data from recruitment, performance management, talent acquisition, and other sources, first build detailed employee profiles. This enables companies to craft and deliver personalised engagement initiatives, ultimately enhancing productivity and retention rates.
With a track record of success, Firstup has recently surpassed the $100M mark in annual recurring revenue and clinched the prestigious 2023 HR Tech Award for Employee Experience. Already trusted by over 40% of the Fortune 100, including industry giants like Amazon, Holton, and Ford, Firstup is poised to continue growth. Its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the modern workforce ensures it remains a key player in the realm of workplace communication and engagement.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Health Coverage: Doing your best starts with feeling your best. We provide fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, plus 70% for dependents
- Flexible Time Off: You can’t mobilize if you don’t rest and recharge—so take as much paid time off as you need
- Fruity Umbrella Drink Bonus: When we say we want you to take time off, we mean it. To encourage you, we offer extra compensation when you take time off in full-week increments
- Retirement Plan: There’s life beyond work, and someday there will be a lot of it. We’ll help you save for that time
- Professional Development: We invest in our people and build their skills for the future of work—no matter where that future takes them
- Family Leave: We support making big changes, and nothing will change your life more than bringing a child into your family. That’s why we offer 12 weeks of fully paid family leave for all parents
- Volunteer PTO: We give you paid days off to give back because we want our workforce to be a force for good
- Commuter Benefits: Although much of our workforce is remote, when we do head into the office, we subsidize eco-friendly ways to get there
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Nicole Alvino
(Co-Founder, Chairwoman & CEO)Previously the founder and CEO of Dermalounge. They also worked at Enron Europe as an Analyst and Associate.
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