Staff Engineer: Backend & Retail Integrations

Swiftly; Oregon; Hybrid; 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. The role centers on building Swiftly's platforms and APIs, with a focus on enterprise integration projects and scalable architectures.

You will architect backend services for mobile and web clients, automate workflows, and collaborate across teams to capture requirements, review designs, and drive end-to-end delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or comparable industry experience.
• 10+ years designing, building, and maintaining backend services.
• Strong Ruby on Rails experience with containerized services and git workflows.
• Experience with Rails, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS (IaC), React.
• Experience with test-driven development and Agile methodologies.
• Visa sponsorship not available; eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement backend services for APIs used by mobile and web clients.
• Automate manual processes to streamline internal and external experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture requirements.
• Configure, build, test, and deploy integration software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and write technical design proposals.
• Write scalable tests, release plans, and end-user documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve software integration issues.
• Deliver technical improvements and bug fixes.
• Support business users and provide integration solutions ideas.
• Provide recommendations for standard integration methodologies.
• Available for on-call (about 10 days a month).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

AWS IaC

React

React-Native

Test-driven development

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Swiftly is seeking a Staff Engineer with a strong backend background to ship quality code quickly and integrate new retailer partners. The role centers on building Swiftly's platforms and APIs, with a focus on enterprise integration projects and scalable architectures.

You will architect backend services for mobile and web clients, automate workflows, and collaborate across teams to capture requirements, review designs, and drive end-to-end delivery.