Senior Software Engineer, Fulfillment

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first policy

New-hire equity grant

Annual equity refresh

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a senior backend engineer to design and maintain scalable services for order routing, fulfillment tracking, and shopper compensation. You will lead technical design for high-impact projects and translate complex logistics challenges into production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities include building features to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer experience, while mentoring engineers and promoting strong operational practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development.
• Proficiency in Ruby, Python or Go.
• Strong API and distributed systems design.
• Experience with asynchronous event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools.
• Degree in CS/SE or equivalent experience.
• Experience in fulfillment, logistics, or e-commerce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend apps and services.
• Lead technical design for high-impact logistics projects.
• Develop features to improve fulfillment efficiency and performance.
• Ensure Tier-0 systems are reliable, observable, and well-owned.
• Promote platform engineering best practices with stakeholders.
• Incorporate AI-assisted tools to boost productivity.
• Mentor engineers and uphold code quality and reliability.

Skills

Backend development

API design

Distributed systems

Event-driven systems

Team collaboration

AI coding tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Ruby

Python

Go

REST

RPC

Job description

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications and services supporting order routing, task allocation, fulfillment tracking, and shopper compensation.
• Lead technical design for high-impact projects, translating complex logistics challenges across consumer and enterprise marketplaces into effective, production-ready solutions.
• Develop and deliver features that improve fulfillment efficiency, operational performance, and the overall experience for customers, shoppers, and retail partners.
• Ensure critical, Tier-0 systems remain highly reliable, performant, and observable, with clear ownership and strong operational practices.
• Establish and promote platform engineering best practices in collaboration with product, compliance, and engineering stakeholders.
• Incorporate AI-assisted tools and workflows into everyday development to increase individual and team productivity.
• Mentor engineers and promote high standards for code quality, automated testing, system reliability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language. Experience with Ruby, Python, or Go is relevant; Ruby experience is not required.
• Strong understanding of service and API design, including REST and RPC, database technologies, and system design principles for distributed and scalable applications.
• Hands‑on experience building, deploying, and operating asynchronous, event‑driven systems in production environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across complex, cross‑functional teams.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in fulfillment, logistics, or e-commerce software is preferred.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration and state‑machine‑based systems is an advantage.
• Regular use of AI‑powered coding tools, such as Claude Code or Codex, is preferred.
• Experience developing systems subject to regulatory requirements or financial compliance is an additional advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Annual base salary ranging from CAD 168,000 to CAD 177,500, depending on permanent work location, experience, skills, and other role‑related factors.
• Equity compensation: Eligibility for a new‑hire equity grant and annual refresh grants.
• Remote flexibility: A remote‑first work arrangement, with eligible employees able to choose where they work in accordance with the company's Flex First policy.
• Location eligibility: Applicants must be based in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or Nova Scotia.
• Additional benefits: A broader benefits package is available, with details provided through the employer's benefits information.