Firstup is hiring a
Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Software Engineer at Firstup, a communication platform serving 40 Fortune 100 companies. The role involves building scalable SaaS applications, improving architecture, and collaborating with other teams. The company values employee ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study, or commensurate experience required
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in API integration and maintaining APIs
• 3+ 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 organization
• Eagerness to learn lots of new technologies

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative solutions and improve 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

• Excellent PTO program
• Great health benefits
• A casual and friendly environment
• Remote work
• A leadership team who truly believes in your growth – both personally and professionally