Firstup is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer at Firstup, a company focused on improving the employee experience. The role involves building scalable SaaS applications, writing high-quality code, collaborating across teams, and addressing architectural gaps. The employee will work with API integration, microservices, and various programming languages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study, or commensurate experience required
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in API integration and maintaining APIs
• 5+ years of experience building reliable and performant microservices
• Familiarity with API protocols and standards, including REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JSON
• Experience with API testing tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of authentication methods like OAuth, API keys, and JWT
• Experience working with mainly TypeScript or JavaScript frameworks (i.e.: Node.js, React.js,) and also Ruby
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot API and integration issues
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to work with the stakeholders in and outside of the organisation
• Eagerness to learn lots of new technologies

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative solutions and services while constantly improving Firstup’s approach to architecture, scale, availability and fault-tolerance
• Partner with others across the company in shared codebases and contribute directly to other services when needed

Benefits

• Offers an excellent PTO program
• Provides great health benefits
• Offers a casual and friendly environment
• Supports remote work
• Provides a leadership team who truly believes in your growth – both personally and professionally