Fetch is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer at Fetch, a fast-growing tech company ranked as one of America's Best Startup Employers. The role involves leading software development across multiple platforms, optimizing code performance, and mentoring other engineers.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in functional and object-oriented programming, with experience in languages such as Java, Kotlin, Scala, Go, Swift, Objective-C, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Expertise in backend technologies, including relational and non-relational databases (Postgres, MongoDB, SQLite), in-memory data stores (Redis, Memcache), and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and responsive UI design, as well as mobile development for iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin, Java)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues in large-scale production environments and provide both immediate and long-term solutions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues for a non-technical audience

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-performance software across iOS, Android, Backend, and Frontend platforms
• Tackle challenging technical problems, providing innovative solutions that align with business objectives
• Optimize code performance, data queries, and network requests to deliver efficient and scalable applications
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists, to deliver user-centric features
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Ensure the maintainability and scalability of the codebase, whether working on new features or improving existing ones
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-stack development experience, including backend (Python/Django, Java/Kotlin) and frontend (React, Node.js) technologies
• Experience with message queues (Kafka, Kinesis, Redis Streams) and event-driven or reactive programming
• Familiarity with design systems, state management, and mobile app management through platforms like Apple’s developer portal and App Store Connect
• Passion for data-driven design, asynchronous programming, and creating exceptional user experiences
• Love of dogs (and bunnies) or just tolerance—our workplace is very canine-friendly