[Remote] Full Stack Engineer at Roo

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Animal Healthcare, Labor Marketplace, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience developing web applications in a fast-paced product team environment and possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. A strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices is required, along with experience in typed languages, React Native, native mobile development, back-end technologies like Node.js, Express.js, Python, or Java, front-end technologies like React, and relational databases with complex SQL queries. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is also necessary. Experience with AWS is a plus. The ideal candidate is AI-forward, self-driven, agile, flexible, empathetic, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and has a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

The Full Stack Software Engineer will support Roo's growth by developing new features for the veterinary marketplace using front-end, back-end, and mobile native technologies. Responsibilities include collaborating with product managers, designers, data analysts, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, participating in the design and development of scalable code architecture, and contributing ideas for system improvement. The engineer will write clear, maintainable code for the front and back-end, contribute code to the React Native mobile application, ensure code quality through testing and code reviews, build unit tests with jest and end-to-end tests with Cypress, and assist with Dev Ops as needed. They will also stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to improve the platform.

Skills

Front-end development
Back-end development
Mobile native development
Scalable code architecture
Software design
Problem-solving
Collaboration

Roo

Job matching platform for veterinary professionals

About Roo

Roo.vet is a job search platform tailored for veterinary professionals, connecting them with animal hospitals and clinics. It allows veterinarians and veterinary technicians to work shifts at various locations, helping them find the right job fit through real-world trials. This approach addresses the challenge of job matching in the veterinary industry, which is growing due to increased pet ownership. Roo.vet also provides resources for relief vets, ensuring they are informed about their responsibilities as independent contractors.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$16.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition could dilute Roo's market share with lower fees or more features.
Leadership transition to a new CEO might disrupt operations or alienate users.
Rising operational costs in San Francisco could impact Roo's profitability.

Differentiation

Roo offers a unique trial-based job matching service for veterinary professionals.
The platform provides resources for relief vets, including tax and legal guidance.
Roo combines job search convenience with real-world job trials for better satisfaction.

Upsides

Roo surpassed 4,000 veterinary professionals and 100,000 employment opportunities by June 2023.
The gig economy's growth aligns with Roo's freelance opportunities for veterinary professionals.
Roo's new funding of $10,999,999 will aid in aggressive expansion and product development.

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