Software Engineer Rust / Shopify

Shopify; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 750 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop integrations with marketplaces such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of software development experience, with proficiency in C# and Rust. This is a remote contract position that values adaptability and ownership, offering opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

15 days holiday per year

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Min 8 years experience in C# or 5 years C# plus 3 years with another language.
• Strong experience integrating with marketplace APIs.
• Proficiency in Rust for Shopify app development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain integrations with marketplaces.
• Build scalable solutions for order management and shipping.
• Develop Shopify apps and services using Rust.

Skills

C#

Marketplace API integration

Rust

Automated testing

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

EventStoreDB

Job description

ParcelHero is one of the UK's biggest parcel delivery price comparison sites.

With over 5 million visitors a year, and over remote employees worldwide, we're a technology-driven company that's going places, delivering innovative solutions to ensure exceptional customer care.

As a forward-thinking and dynamic business, we offer excellent career growth opportunities.

At ParcelHero, we foster a collaborative and innovative culture where every team member's voice matters.

We're a fast-paced, remote-first company that values initiative, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership.

If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic, ambitious, and forward-thinking team, you'll fit right in with us.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain integrations with marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Shopify, etc.).

Build scalable solutions for order management, catalog synchronization, shipping, and fulfillment.

Provide input in architectural and technical decisions as part of an agile team.

Develop Shopify apps and services using Rust.

Ensure high-quality code through automated testing, observability, and best engineering practices.

Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge of marketplace APIs.

Stay ahead of new marketplace features, API updates, and industry best practices.

Skills and Competencies - Must-haves

Min 8 years experience in C# or 5 years C# experience coupled with 3+ years experience at another OO or functional language.

Strong experience integrating with marketplace APIs (Amazon, eBay, Shopify).

Proficiency in Rust (for Shopify app development).

At least 5+ years of software engineering experience in a modern OO or functional language.

Excellent knowledge of automated testing (theory and practice).

Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Solid database knowledge (e.g., PostgreSQL).

Optional positives

DDD knowledge and experience

Event sourcing and / or CQRS

Experience with EventStoreDB

Experience debugging a system in production or very good knowledge of observability and good tracing / logging practices

Experience with F# or a secondary server-side programming language

Experience with F# or a secondary server-side programming language

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a math-related field; or equivalent work experience

Excellent communication skills

At least 8 years of software development experience

8 : 30am to 5pm Mon-Fri (GMT).

15 days holiday per year.

You work as a contractor and are responsible for your own tax.

You need a min 20 MB broadband line, and your own PC / Laptop and headset.