Backend Software Engineer

Philz Coffee•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$145,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

At Philz, we're all about Bettering Days; and as a Backend Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in making that happen as part of a collaborative engineering team focused on building thoughtful, scalable solutions that power both our digital experiences and our thriving retail business. While your primary focus will be developing and maintaining integrations between internal systems and external partners, you'll also have opportunities to contribute across our broader tech stack. You'll write in Python, Ruby, and PHP, and bring strong database and data architecture skills to the table. If you're excited to blend engineering craft with a mission-driven company, we’d love to connect with you. This role is remote, giving you the flexibility to work from home while staying closely connected to where the action happens - our stores. To make the most of that connection, you’ll need to be based in either the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles. Being in our market means you’ll have the chance to see the impact of your work firsthand and stay close to our operations and culture that Betters People's Day.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in PHP and Laravel - required
5+ years of experience in Python, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails
Deep understanding of RESTful architecture and API design principles
Proficient with Git and established git workflows
Proficient in SQL with experience across multiple database systems, including PostgreSQL
Experience developing in test-driven environments using PHP and Ruby
Experience with ecommerce systems and related technical workflows
Experience working within Scrum or Agile development teams
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including Google Cloud and AWS
Hands-on experience using Docker in development environments
Proficient in using Jira or equivalent project management tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with React Native

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test backend services and system integrations that support our mobile and ecommerce platforms
Write and maintain high-quality, production-ready code that is reliable and scalable
Translate product and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable technical solutions
Own the architecture and upkeep of our databases and data models, ensuring performance and integrity
Explore emerging technologies and build proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new tools and frameworks
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers in an Agile environment to solve business challenges through thoughtful backend solutions
Contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to ensure team efficiency and clarity of priorities
Help the team prioritize engineering efforts that deliver the greatest business impact