Senior Software Engineer

Pay Range: $140k - $160k w/ 10% bonus 

Core communication hours: 9am-6pm ET / 8am - 5pm CT / 8am -5pm MT / 7am - 5pm PT

Job Summary: 

Calling all full-stack coding maestros! As a Senior Software Engineer at Roadrunner, you'll lead the charge on building and testing complex web applications with an enterprise-wide view. Get ready to innovate with the latest tech, own the entire software lifecycle, and make a massive impact. If you're passionate about code, architecture, and driving real change, join our mission!

Primary Duties Including % of time:

• 40% - Work alongside all departments to develop high quality tools and applications
• 30% - Maintain and Refactor existing tools and applications
• 10% - Contribute in shaping the Technical Stack for future products
• 10% - Mentor the next generation of engineers
• 10% - Lead technical products working with Product in project planning, requirement analysis, design, development, quality assurance and documentation 

Organizational Relationship:

• Reports To:   Software Engineering Manager
• Direct Reports:  None
• Interacts with:  Software Engineers, Product Management and Product Design Teams

Skills and Experience:

• At least 4 years of full-stack web development with at least one popular front-end and back-end web framework.
• Experience and proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Ruby on Rails is preferred.
• Expertise in database design and querying, including advanced knowledge of SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Designing and implementing web solutions at scale.
• Solid computer science fundamentals are required.
• Experience in a popular cloud platform (AWS preferred, Azure and GCP).
• Familiar with software release cycle through continuous integration and deployment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be able to articulate complex problems, technical approaches, and decisions in a business context.
• Comfortable taking a leadership role on an agile team and close collaboration in a remote setting.
• Takes ownership on the solutions or components with minimal supervision. Holds self and team members accountable for overall success.
• Comfort with ambiguity, ability to act without having the whole picture using sound judgment and strong decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to quickly adapt to ever changing business needs and priorities.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Enthusiasm for our sustainability-driven mission

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering or related field required

Core Values:

• Trust: Have confidence in our team. Have integrity in your actions  
• Be Humble: Stay grounded. Seek feedback. Be curious.
• Be Passionate: Love what you do. Love what we do.
• Embrace Challenge:  See obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow. 
• Be Accountable: Take ownership. Be reliable. Be proactive. 
• Care Personally About Each Other: Show compassion, empathy and open-mindedness

Our Interview Process: What to Expect

We aim for a thorough and transparent hiring process. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how we evaluate candidates:

1. Application Review

• Timeline: Please allow 2-3 weeks for a full review of your application and materials. We carefully assess every submission.

2. Recruiter Phone Screen

• Format: A brief, conversational call with a recruiter.

• Focus: This is an opportunity to discuss your background, introduce you to our company culture, and ensure the role is a good fit for your career goals.

3. Technical Assessment (Woven)

• Format: If you move forward, you'll be asked to complete a Woven assessment.

• Focus: This step helps us evaluate your practical skills and problem-solving approach in a real-world context.

4. Meeting the Software Engineering Manager

• Format: A 30-minute virtual meeting via Zoom.

• Focus: This is a chance for our Software Engineering Manager to learn about your technical philosophy and for you to ask high-level questions about our technology strategy and vision.

5. Team Deep Dive (Final Interview)

• Format: A 1.5-hour virtual interview via Zoom with members of the team.

• Focus: This final step is an in-depth discussion where you'll meet future colleagues, explore specific job responsibilities, and dive deeper into technical scenarios and teamwork dynamics.