Staff Engineer

Swiftly; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiftly is seeking a Staff Engineer with a strong backend background to ship quality code quickly and integrate new retailer partners.

You will architect and implement backend services for APIs used by mobile and web clients, automate workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture requirements and deliver scalable solutions. On-call duties and rigorous testing are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years designing, building, and maintaining backend services.
• Strong Ruby on Rails expertise.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud IaC (AWS).
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and React frontend stack.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies and test-driven development.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement backend services to support a rich ecosystem of APIs used by mobile and web clients.
• Automate manual processes to streamline internal and external experiences and workflows.
• Manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture requirements.
• Configure, build, test, and deploy integration software solutions.
• Collaborate with solutions engineers and technical program managers to write technical design proposals and participate in and/or oversee code reviews.
• Write scalable tests, release plans, and end-user documentation to support our fast-growing organization.
• Resolve (diagnose, track, and manage) software integration issues.
• Deliver technical improvements and bug fixes.
• Work closely with the internal support team and business users to understand the business requirements and ideate new solutions.
• Provide recommendations for standard methodologies pertaining to integration design and development.
• Availability for on-call (about 10 days a month).
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Backend architecture

API design

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

On-call experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

AWS IaC

React

Git workflows

Job description

Swiftly is the AI platform purpose-built for retail, serving retailers, wholesalers, and brands. Swiftly's AI agents unify data, automate workflows, and power the marketing that drives measurable business growth.

Swiftly AI is built on the industry's largest proprietary retail dataset: live transactions, 9 million products, and the closed-loop campaign outcomes of 33,000 stores.

Trusted by leading retailers, wholesalers, and hundreds of iconic brands, Swiftly unifies data across the retail ecosystem to accelerate growth and power the connected, personalized experiences that drive lasting shopper loyalty.

Position Summary

Swiftly is searching for a Staff Engineer with a strong desire to ship quality code quickly, focusing on building Swiftly’s platforms and integrating new retailer partners. Successful candidates will bring a strong backend software development background, and a track record of working on integration/onboarding projects in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities Include

• Architect, design, and implement backend services to support a rich ecosystem of APIs used by mobile and web clients
• Automate manual processes to streamline internal and external experiences and workflows
• Manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture requirements
• Configure, build, test, and deploy integration software solutions
• Collaborate with solutions engineers and technical program managers to write technical design proposals and participate in and/or oversee code reviews
• Write scalable tests, release plans, and end-user documentation to support our fast-growing organization
• Resolve (diagnose, track, and manage) softwareintegration issues
• Deliver technical improvements and bug fixes
• Work closely with the internal support team and business users to understand the business requirements and ideate new solutions
• Provide recommendations for standard methodologies pertaining to integration design and development
• Availability for on-call (about 10 days a month)
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or comparable industry experience
• 10+ years of industry experience designing, building, and maintaining backend services
• Proficiency and strong experience in Ruby on Rails platforms
• Proficiency with containerized services and git-based workflows
• Strong experience with technologies including:
• Ruby on Rails
• Docker & Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL
• AWS including Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• React (web JS), optionally also React-Native
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
• Experience with Scrum, Agile, Kanban, or similar development methodologies
• Capable of balancing competing priorities based on a solid understanding of business needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Mix of startup and large software company experience
• Experience working with brick and mortar retail environments
• Experience with any of: Kotlin/Quarkus, Azure cloud, GitOps, ArgoCD

$175,000 - $185,000 a year

The salary range is based on the candidates experience as it relates to the role.

Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Working For Swiftly

We are working on a set of problems that require the best in the industry to get right. Our employees are the pillars of the future of the company and they are treated and compensated as such. We're a growing team of experienced industry professionals building an organization that can solve tough problems and values a collaborative environment.

Every Swiftly Employee

• Has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Takes ownership of their domain from the ground up, from inception through deployment to customers
• Leaves their ego at the door and ensures the best idea leaves the room
• Is always experimenting with new technologies and learning new skillsets

If you've ever wanted to work on a project that blends a gorgeous consumer experience, sophisticated logistics, and scale that rivals the largest technology players, Swiftly is the place for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swiftly is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Swiftly will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.