Software Engineer - Senior

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is 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 pet e-commerce platform with the aim of connecting key market services such as adoption, lost pet and insurance to make pet care easy. 

Senior, Full Stack Developer - Product Engineering

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

PetPlace is seeking a Senior, Full Stack Developer to join our innovative team. Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering, this role will be instrumental in building new digital products and enhancing our existing e-commerce platform. The ideal candidate is skilled in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong focus on React and Agile/Scaled Agile methodologies.

As part of the Product Engineering team, you will work closely with Product Management and UX to deliver scalable, user-friendly solutions. Your work will directly impact how pet parents interact with our services, helping us build a seamless, connected ecosystem.

Main Responsibilities:

• Product Development: Design and develop full-stack applications with a focus on React for front-end development.
• API Integration: Develop robust, scalable, and secure APIs to integrate various product components.
• Agile Practices: Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Product Engineering, Product Managers, UX designers, and other developers to build intuitive, high-quality products.
• Code Quality & Testing: Implement automated tests and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor application performance and optimize code to enhance speed and efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies and apply best practices to improve development processes.

Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in React, Node.js, and back-end frameworks (e.g., Express).
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Experience with Agile and Scaled Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and scale full-stack applications.
• Experience in e-commerce or pet-related platforms is a plus.

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

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Level Specific Responsibilities 

• Represents the technology team in collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify business requirements and to provide alternatives.
• Architects, defines, and develops software engineering effort on full range of applications based on business needs and requirements.
• Generates artifacts such as architectural roadmaps, detailed designs, and necessary documentation to support the development of applications.
• Shares knowledge and mentors Software Engineers regarding design principles, implementation techniques, emerging technologies, and trends.
• Researches and identifies application opportunities around performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Accountability/Complexity

• May manage projects requiring the responsibility of delegating work and reviewing resulting work product.
• May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area.
• May function as a team lead and assistant to the supervisor/manager.

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:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)