Valdera is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer at Valdera, a fast-growing startup that helps innovators source materials. The role involves designing and implementing product features, working with cross-functional teams, and owning projects from conception to release. The candidate must have 6 years+ experience in backend and frontend web development, proficiency in certain programming languages and frameworks, and the ability to learn continuously and make decisions with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 6 years+ experience in backend and frontend web development (preferably in a startup or small-team environment)
• Professional experience with programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Python, Typescript or similar languages
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React with Redux
• Familiarity with industry-standard build tooling (version control, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, feature-flagging, etc.)
• Experience evaluating and leveraging libraries, frameworks, open source software, new technologies and development tools
• Ability to architect and implement back-end systems and cloud-based data models (e.g. in Google Cloud, AWS, Azure etc.)
• Ability to learn continuously, independently own significant projects, and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Experience delivering high quality, clean, and effective code for both frontend and backend projects

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the interfaces and features that our customers use to solve their biggest problems
• Be involved in all stages of the product development and deployment lifecycle: idea generation, user interviews, planning, design, prototyping, implementation, testing, iteration, and scaling
• Improve product performance and reliability, or polish existing features (e.g. improve the ease of filtering search results)
• Build internal tools and methods to support simplicity and productivity across Valdera’s teams
• Evaluate and understand business impact of what you’re building in order to prioritize projects accordingly

Preferred Qualifications

You have worked at a fast-growing start-up or early-stage SaaS company

Benefits

• Valdera offers competitive compensation
• Valdera offers Pre-IPO Equity (Stock Options) with 4-year vest and a 1-year cliff
• Valdera offers 100% employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees
• Valdera offers 50% employer paid premiums on Medical insurance for Dependents
• Valdera offers a $100 monthly Wellness Bonus for gym memberships, athletic equipment, massages, etc
• Valdera offers Voluntary Short & Long-term Disability & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Valdera offers a 401(k) with Traditional & ROTH investment options
• Valdera offers Generous Flexible PTO, Sick Leave, Parental Leave policies, & 11 company-paid holidays
• Valdera offers a Free One Medical account for on-demand, virtual primary care appointments for employees who live in a covered area (medical insurance still applies)
• Valdera offers a Free 3rd party Health Advocate
• Valdera offers Remote working opportunities
• Valdera offers Annual company trips in fun places with other potential opportunities to spend time in person together throughout the year as needed