Senior Backend Engineer
WorkdaySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- BS or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or math)
- Experience with web application and API development in production environments
- Familiarity with Python, Javascript, React, and GraphQL
- Experience with industry-standard build, test, and deploy tools (Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana)
Responsibilities
- Design and build highly reliable and resilient products and features
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and deliver thoughtful solutions
- Write high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code
- Design and build scalable frontend applications and components
- Design and build APIs to drive existing and new features for a web-based application
- Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is remote.
What is the salary for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What technical skills are required for this position?
Required skills include familiarity with Python, Javascript, React, and GraphQL, plus experience with tools like Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana.
What experience level is needed for this Senior/Staff Software Engineer role?
Candidates need 5+ years of software engineering experience and a BS or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field.
What makes a strong application for this role?
A strong portfolio and demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges are highly valued, especially given the company's growth and focus on autonomous engineers.
Zip
Provides buy now, pay later services
About Zip
Zip Co offers buy now, pay later (BNPL) services that allow consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time without interest. Its main products, Zip Pay and Zip Money, cater to different spending needs, with Zip Pay for everyday purchases and Zip Money for larger expenses. The service works by enabling users to shop at partnered retailers and manage their payments through a clear and transparent system, where they can see how much they owe and when payments are due. Unlike many competitors, Zip focuses on providing flexible payment options and a straightforward fee structure, generating revenue through merchant fees, late fees, and interest on select products. The company's goal is to simplify the purchasing process for consumers while expanding its market presence across various countries.
Sydney, AustraliaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$972.7KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Parental leave - Enjoy up to 20 weeks paid leave and return part-time on a full-time salary for 3 months!
Bonus scheme - We give you skin in the game through our various share incentive programs.
Family support - We support our ZipFam on their life journey through people policies and programs.
Volunteer leave - Use your paid volunteer leave to Zip it forward and create change in your community.
Reward & recognition - We love celebrating your wins and giving you the freedom to choose how you're rewarded.
Career growth - You'll be given clear progression pathways and transparent coaching so you can truly flourish.
Risks
Increased competition from tech giants like Apple could threaten Zip's market share.
Regulatory changes in Australia may impact Zip's profitability and operations.
Reliance on partners like Stripe ties Zip's success to their platform stability.
Differentiation
Zip offers interest-free BNPL services, enhancing consumer financial flexibility.
The company operates in diverse markets, including Australia, the US, and the UK.
Zip's partnerships with retailers improve shopping experiences and financial management for consumers.
Upsides
Zip's potential partnership with Apple could significantly boost its US market presence.
Integration with Stripe allows easy BNPL access for US merchants, expanding Zip's reach.
The rise of in-store BNPL usage in the US shows growing consumer adoption.
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