Software Engineer (Remote) Jobs

About The Job
The Software Engineer is a creative self-starter that has the capability to drive the development of new products and initiatives. Collaborating closely with Design, Product Management, and Engineering teams, this role will work with others to determine what to build and how to build it. Working at the intersection of Product and Engineering, this is a vital role in helping to scope projects and plan for the future.
About You
You are an exceptional multitasker with an eye for detail. You thrive in a cohesive environment and are passionate about leveraging your skills to create and maintain Opal’s platform.
About Opal
Opal is the planning platform that enables marketers to plan, create, and calendar their content in one place. By working in Opal, teams get the visibility they need to stay aligned and collaborate efficiently. Opal is trusted by leading brands including Target, Starbucks, Microsoft, General Motors, and many more!
Requirements
Responsibilities

• Develop the APIs, web applications and microservices that power the Opal Platform.
• Participate in the entire product creative process, including user interviews, design meetings, technical architecture decisions, and resulting implementation.
• Collaborate with other members of the Engineering team, in addition to Product and Design teams.
• Write and ship JSON:API API endpoints with 100% test coverage and with shared OpenAPI contracts.
• Leverage technologies like Docker, Redis, Postgres and ElasticSearch to build scalable and maintainable applications.
• Write server-side functionality using Ruby/Rails, Elixir/Phoenix, or NodeJS and develop client-side interfaces using Javascript/React.
• Drive the creation, shipping, and maintenance of capabilities across the Opal Platform.

Skills, Experience, Knowledge:

• Comfortable with in-person and digital communications, with the ability to articulate and break down information for an audience of Designers, Engineers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with frontend Javascript libraries and frameworks, such as ReactJS.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Strong knowledge of web application architecture patterns and pitfalls.
• 2+ years of related software engineering experience focused on backend discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working well in an open and collaborative environment.
• Natural alignment with Opal’s Values: Open & Honest, Passionate, Accountable, Level-Up, Intentional, Teamwork, and Excellence
• Passion for building excellent product, understand its potential and realized impact, and creating great user experiences.
• Experience developing enterprise-grade, cloud-based web applications and leveraging relational database technologies such as Postgres.
• Motivated by the journey of working at a continually expanding and ambitious start-up.
• Understand the needs of Opal users to help deliver the most valuable implementation of a capability.
• Solid understanding and an informed opinion about web application architectures.
• Ability to efficiently create consensus, reach decisions, and deliver value to users by getting software shipped.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and professional environment.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree in a related field a plus.

Benefits
Some benefits our team members enjoy include:

• Competitive, market-leading compensation package, including stock options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health, Dependent Care, Commuter, Parking
• Employer funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Unlimited Paid Time Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and 21 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
• 100% company-paid Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees (plus company-subsidized dependent coverage)
• Pet Insurance for your furry friend
• Company-sponsored outreach & activity programs
• Company-paid Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (with voluntary buy up options)
• Paid Parental Leave & Back-to-Work Program

Opal is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We believe a diverse workplace promotes innovation and enhances decision making. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary: $130,000-$150,000 DOE