Software Engineer

Independence Pet Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet care, Independence Pet Group, is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to enhance their digital offerings. Joining the engineering team means engaging in a collaborative, Agile environment, addressing feature development, and shaping innovative pet care solutions. You will work closely with senior developers and contribute to the overall product and user experience, while benefiting from a range of employee benefits and a pet-friendly workplace.

Benefits

Healthcare

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement savings plan

Personal Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Pet friendly office environment

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience required.
• Exposure to Agile development principles is necessary.
• Familiarity with database concepts and RESTful APIs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing front-end and back-end features across digital platforms.
• Help resolve bugs and perform testing to improve application stability.
• Attend daily stand-ups and sprint reviews to align with team priorities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Agile principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate's Degree in a Technical Field

Certification in relevant focus area

Tools

Version control systems (Git)

Job description

Established in 2021,Independence Pet Holdingsis a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.

PetPlace, a subsidiary of IPH, is building a digital-first e-commerce platform that brings together key pet care services such as adoption, insurance, and lost pet recovery. Our goal is to simplify pet care through connected, digital experiences.

Full Stack Engineer – Product Engineering
Location: Remote – New York, Chicago, Cleveland, Akron

Job Summary:
PetPlace is seeking a Software Engineer to support our growing engineering team in building the next generation of pet care solutions. Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering, this role is ideal for someone skills in front-end or full-stack development and a desire to learn in a collaborative, Agile environment.

You’ll contribute to the development of new features, assist in code reviews, and gain exposure to product, UX, and business needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Feature Development: Assist in implementing front-end and back-end features across our digital platforms.
• Code Collaboration: Work under the guidance of senior developers to write clean, maintainable code.
• Bug Fixing & QA Support: Help resolve bugs, perform testing, and contribute to improving application stability.
• Agile Participation: Attend daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and planning meetings to stay aligned with team priorities.
• Learning & Development: Actively seek feedback and opportunities to build technical and professional skills.
• Documentation: Contribute to internal documentation to support development workflows and onboarding.
• Provides alternatives, if necessary, on clarification of business requirements.
• Defines and develops software engineering effort on full range of applications based on business needs and requirements.
• Generates artifacts, detailed designs, and necessary documentation to support the development of applications.
• implementation techniques, emerging technologies, and trends.
• Researches and identifies application opportunities around performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Qualifications:

• 3 years relevant experience
• Exposure to Agile development principles, either through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Understanding of version control systems such as Git.
• Strong willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Education:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience(One-year relevant experience is equivalent to one-year college)
• Associate’s Degree in a Technical Field
• Certification in relevant focus area

Preferred Qualifications:
• Internship or capstone project involving web development or API integration.
• Basic familiarity with database concepts and RESTful APIs.
• Passion for pets or experience in e-commerce a plus.

All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

IPH welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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