Full-Time

Associate Software Engineer

Updated on 9/12/2026

Auctane

Auctane

1,001-5,000 employees

Global SaaS shipping and fulfillment platform

Compensation Overview

€23k - €30k/mo

+ €2,000/year training budget + €55/month wellness allowance + €1,000–€3,000 referral bonus

Madrid, Spain

Hybrid

Hybrid work setup based in Madrid.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
JavaScript
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
TypeScript
Microservices
C#
AWS
REST APIs
DevOps

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Requirements
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Willingness to learn software architecture basics and product development workflows.
  • Orientation toward task automation to save time and effort.
  • Ability to implement improvements and optimizations in daily operations.
  • Familiarity with deployment processes and ability to assist in deployments.
  • Capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with guidance from the team.
  • Knowledge of C# programming language and familiarity with additional languages is a plus.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and interest in learning DevOps practices.
  • Basic awareness of cloud platforms and willingness to learn cloud infrastructure automation.
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of design patterns.
  • Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting well-defined technical issues.
  • English at a communicative level.
  • Experience with C# .NET or Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Amazon Web Services.
Responsibilities
  • Develop software components under the supervision of senior engineers while adhering to functional requirements.
  • Write clean, maintainable code following team guidelines and company best practices.
  • Participate in software testing, identify bugs, and assist in resolving issues.
  • Contribute to cloud-based API components and microservices with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Seek technical guidance and feedback from senior team members to improve coding and problem-solving skills.
  • Follow team priorities and contribute to task completion within established timelines.
  • Solve well-defined technical problems with support from experienced engineers.
  • Collaborate with team members and product teams to align with project goals.
  • Communicate with team members and stakeholders to clarify requirements.
  • Participate in team discussions and knowledge-sharing activities.
  • Use code reviews and feedback to improve technical proficiency.
  • Share knowledge with peers through documentation or informal discussions.
  • Communicate with local and remote team members under guidance.
  • Learn new technologies and tools to expand technical capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with additional programming languages.
  • Interest in learning DevOps practices.

Auctane is a global provider of e-commerce shipping and mailing software, offering a SaaS platform that connects merchants to multiple brands and carriers for end-to-end fulfillment. Its ecosystem includes ShipStation, ShippingEasy, ShipWorks, Stamps.com/Endicia, ShipEngine, Metapack, Packlink, GlobalPost, and Return Rabbit, covering postage, multi-carrier shipping, API-based shipping, delivery management, and returns. The company differentiates itself by uniting a broad portfolio of brands under one umbrella to support everything from small online shops to large enterprises, with an upcoming ShipStation Global merger to create an AI-enabled global logistics platform. Its goal is to help merchants simplify the shipping and fulfillment process, cut costs, and expand their international reach.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 merger gives Auctane direct freight brokerage reach through WWEX's 2,300 sales professionals.
  • September 2026 LTL rollout expands wallet share with higher-value freight transactions.
  • AI-powered carrier connectivity and automation strengthen retention for merchants scaling internationally.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 company-wide layoff posts signal integration pain after the merger.
  • Thoma Bravo's $5 billion financing load pressures margins if LTL adoption slows.
  • Amazon, UPS, and Shopify can bundle logistics, eroding Auctane's merchant software moat.

What makes Auctane unique

  • June 2026 merger with WWEX created ShipStation Global across parcel and freight.
  • ShipStation Global serves 3 million customers and processes over 3 billion shipments annually.
  • September 2026 ShipStation LTL launch unifies freight and parcel workflows inside one platform.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Program

Gym Membership

Company News

ShipStation Global
Jun 2nd, 2026
WWEX Group and Auctane Complete Merger, Creating Leading Logistics Provider ShipStation Global - ShipStation Global

DALLAS and AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2026 — WWEX Group, a leading third-party logistics provider of parcel and freight services, and Auctane, a global technology company known for products including ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, and Packlink, today announced the successful completion of their merger. The combined company will operate as ShipStation Global and is backed by...Read more