Backend Cloud - Sr. Full Stack Engineer

About Sway:

Sway is a fast-growing, LA-based technology and logistics startup that enables consumers to return online purchases without leaving their home. Our mission is to make online shopping more enjoyable by providing a return experience that’s as seamless as the purchase. We combine technology and logistics to provide a white-glove service for consumers -- no more printing, boxes and tape! If you want to join an innovative team that is tackling an area of ecommerce that has been left out to dry, this is the place for you.

Sway is venture-backed by top VCs in LA and NYC, and founders from Allbirds, Warby Parker, Harry’s and thredUP. Our team is made up of scrappy operators, engineers, and marketers from Uber, Lime and Amazon

The Role:

We are on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Full Stack Engineer to bolster our team, focusing on the continuous enhancement of our mobile platform and the integration with our administrative web application, Wilson, hosted on the AWS cloud environment. The ideal candidate should bring a robust background in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on leveraging AWS services such as EC2,AWS Appsync, Opensearch, Lambda, S3, and RDS to build and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. Your role will involve close collaboration with the team to architect, implement, and refine features that elevate the functionality and user experience of our mobile platform, ensuring seamless interaction with Wilson for backend management and analytics.

In addition to your prowess in AWS, having experience or familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services will be highly regarded, enhancing our platform's versatility and integration capabilities. This position demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, stellar communication skills for effective teamwork, and a keen eye for detail in coding and infrastructure design. You'll be expected to stay ahead of the curve on technological advancements, contribute innovative solutions, and guide junior developers in their growth. Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Sway platform, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies in a creative, collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities:

Ideal candidates should bring a robust background in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on leveraging AWS services such as EC2,AWS Appsync, Opensearch, Lambda, S3, and RDS to build and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications.  Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services will be highly regarded. Software development on agile team and ongoing support of product.

** Must be located in US **

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using AWS services like EC2, AWS Appsync, OpenSearch, Lambda, S3, and RDS
• Integrate and enhance the functionality of our mobile platform with the administrative web application, Wilson, hosted on AWS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, implement, and refine features that improve user experience and platform functionality
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the entire application stack
• Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing support for product development on an agile team

Requirements

We’re excited about you because you have:

• Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years professional experience in tech start up environment
• Proven experience in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on AWS services
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Benefits

You'll be excited to join the team because we have:

• The opportunity to join the ground floor of a fast-paced startup!
• 100% health, vision, and dental benefits coverage for employees, and 50% coverage for eligible dependents
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee stock options
• A fun and engaging work environment

The Sway Way:

• Bring on the Storm
• Every Package Matters
• Trust your Numbers
• Seek Responsibility 
• Low Ego, High Ambition

Comp - Salary - $100K-$175K Depending on experience and geographical location