Software Engineer

ImpactAs our Software Engineer in Birmingham, Minneapolis, or working remotely, you will focus on the software that calculates, tracks and issues shopper pay. Every day you will work on a team of 5-6 engineers to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain application code using Golang, Python, Cassandra, Postgres, and Kafka in a microservices architecture. You will work with our product and operation teams to manage services that use machine learning to accurately estimate the time required to shop and deliver orders of all shapes, sizes, and complexity and then use that data to calculate rewarding incentives for Shipt Shoppers.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• 2+ years of software development experience building large, scalable, microservice applications in the cloud.

• You know how to develop backend software applications using object-oriented programming languages

• You have a demonstrated understanding of the importance of testing discipline.

• You are able to apply the SOLID principles.

• You have experience in performance optimizations and trends.

• You are knowledgeable of best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

• You are able to comprehend the principles of API design and web service integration.

• You have experience with SOA, micro-services, and/or distributed architecture.

• You are comfortable working with a distributed team.

• You are willing to monitor and own the production services team

• You are passionate about learning and development

Work Arrangement

Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader.  Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.

At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day.  Learn More.

Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt’s company site at Shipt.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection if you need any accommodations.

Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more.  Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave.  Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.

Pay Range:

Metro Areas of Boston, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and New York City: 

$74,732-$149,463

All other locations:

$62,186-$124,481

Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.