Senior Software Engineer (Web Technologies)

About the position

Sweetwater, the nation’s #1 online retailer of pro audio equipment and music instruments is seeking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to add to our growing eCommerce Engineering team. As a member of eCommerce Engineering, you will build and support cutting-edge software solutions, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. This is a full-time position located at our headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN. We offer flexible work schedules and hybrid work-from-home options. Benefits include health insurance (including vision and dental options), generous paid time off, and campus amenities like our Downbeat Diner, Crescendo Café, Wavelengths Salon and Spa, Fitness Center, free employee medical clinic, and more.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse, expert team of engineers to build the next generation of our best-in-class ecommerce website, backend integrations, and internal tools
• Build scalable, testable, and reusable code using open-source technologies
• Solve complex performance and architectural challenges
• Own the development of substantial features from concept to production

Requirements

• Proficiency in PHP or another object-oriented language (e.g., C#, Java, C++, Golang)
• 5-8 years of professional programming experience
• Experience with modern web development technologies such as JavaScript, React.js, Vue.js, Node.js, HTML, and CSS
• Substantial experience working with relational databases like MySQL or Postgres and the ability to write performant SQL queries
• Fluency with Git or other version control software

Nice-to-haves

• WOWs The Customer – You possess a deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences
• Get Things Done – You have a great work ethic and move through tasks with a sense of urgency
• Obsesses over the Details – You are committed to paying attention to the details
• Drives Continuous Improvement – You are always focusing on effective and efficient work and ways to get better
• Develops the Future – You are committed to the pursuit of growing personally & professionally and have a focus on bringing your colleagues along in that journey

Benefits

• Health insurance (including vision and dental options)
• Generous paid time off
• Campus amenities like Downbeat Diner, Crescendo Café, Wavelengths Salon and Spa, Fitness Center, free employee medical clinic