Senior Software Engineer - Elixir

Stord

7d

About The Position

Stord is seeking a talented and driven Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to technical efforts, designing and developing robust solutions, and providing technical guidance to other engineers. You'll have the opportunity to own features from start to finish, influencing specifications, building out backend services (Typescript), and interacting with the frontend (React). You will play a vital role in improving and scaling software, directly impacting the third-party logistics (3PL) industry. At Stord, engineers are expected to actively shape the future of products through technical innovation and customer-focused thinking, contributing meaningfully to product strategy and leveraging technical expertise to identify new opportunities and guide product evolution. You will join a team within the new and strategic Commerce group, responsible for building the next generation of software products at Stord. You will help design and develop applications that transform the entire merchant-to-consumer journey, creating a seamless and branded experience that empowers our merchants' customers with proactive communication and greater control. Ultimately, your work will help our merchants build stronger brand loyalty and increase customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on modern web development
• Proven track record of architecting and implementing complex, distributed systems in production environments
• Strong understanding of full-stack development principles and scalable system design
• Experience with fullstack Typescript products including Node.js and React
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably GCP
• Experience building complex web applications and working with large datasets
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Experience with high-performance, scalable web applications

Nice To Haves

• Previous startup experience
• Previous Senior+ positions
• Previous logistics or supply chain experience
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.)
• Experience with message queues and event streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, etc.)
• Experience with progressive web applications (PWAs) and mobile-responsive design
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure systems, focusing on simplicity and maintainability.
• Tackle complex technical challenges across the stack, driving innovation and delivering efficient solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
• Work within a team of Engineers and partner with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize work, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality features.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and software development practices.
• Take ownership of entire features from ideation to deployment, influencing specs and building out backend services.
• Work with other teams to contribute to scaling processes, tools, and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed