Software Engineer

 

OUR STACK

LANGUAGES: JavaScript (w/ Typescript), Node, C#

FRAMEWORKS: React, Next.js, Serverless Framework, Terraform, .Net.

AWS CLOUD: Lambda, Step Function, ECS, EC2, DynamoDb, AuroraDb, Kinesis, SNS, SQS, Redshift, API Gateway, Cloudformation, Cloudfront, S3, IAM

TESTING: Jest, Mocha, Chai, Enzyme, NUnit, XUnit

CICD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins

SOURCE CONTROL: GitHub

PROCESS: JIRA, Confluence, GitHub

 

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU

Work effectively with a team of 3-5 other developers, QA, Scrum, Design, and Product to build an amazing software productPush to production multiple times a day, from multiple different microservicesThoughtful in code reviews with the ability to contribute and the desire to learnDomain driven approach to breakout problems into smaller pieces based on business needsA test first approach to writing softwareTrust and autonomy to build the right solution the right way

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of hands on development experience 2+ years with ES6 and current JS frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular2+ years working with RESTful APIs1+ years working in the cloud, thinking with a “cloud first” approachExperience with modern web development techniques such as semantic HTML, accessibility, SEO techniques, server side rendering, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with npm, webpack, Github Action or similar CI build systemsExperience with managing state in significant javascript applicationsExperience with strongly, statically typed languages and OOP principles in C#

 

ABOUT YOU

uShip’s Software Engineers work on agile teams, solving challenging problems in the logistics e-commerce space. We are looking for an engineer to help create our next wave of products.  Ideal candidate believes in a pragmatic approach, is creative, but able to embrace elegant simplicity in both code and infrastructure. You’ll be building the foundation that enables us to empower the logistics landscape and help customers all over the world.

 
LOCATION: Austin, TX 78701, Hybrid capability preferred
SALARY: $105-115k base salary ($120 -135k in total compensation including bonus, 401k matching, paid insurance, etc.)

*Unfortunately, we are unable to employ remote employees in the following locations:  New York City, Massachusetts, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, California, and anywhere outside of the U.S.
*We are unable to transfer or sponsor visas. 
*No agencies or independent contractors please

 

Why uShip?

uShip offers big-company benefits in a small-ish sized company because we really value and are committed to our people. There are even some extras that will surprise you.

Remote or hybrid work options Monthly Wellness Reimbursements Home office Reimbursements Company paid meal delivery pass, plus monthly credit 100% Paid Health and Dental available 401(k) matching, no vesting Stock Options Pet Insurance Dog-friendly downtown office So much more!

Company Overview

uShip is the world’s first and largest shipping marketplace, making it quicker, easier, and more affordable to ship large or bulky items. Consumers and businesses can compare and book bids from hundreds of thousands of customer-reviewed transportation service providers, ranging from independent owner-operators to the largest freight carriers and brokers. From cars to cranes and furniture to freight, our straightforward and transparent platform helps people, businesses, e-commerce sellers, and multinational logistics companies ship with greater speed and efficiency. Customers save money and service providers make money using their empty cargo space – everyone wins!

We welcome diversity in all its forms, and believe we’re better collaborators, strategizers, and thinkers because of it. uShip is an equal opportunity employer. We are inspired to find candidates who embody our Core Values. uShip prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, parental status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate our differences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.