Backend Engineer

WHO WE ARE

SQUIRE is the leading business management system designed for the needs of barbers shop owners and their communities. We believe the pursuit of artistry and autonomy should not be restricted by the complexities of running a business. With SQUIRE we provide custom-branded tools resources and guidance to help barbers of all stages and experience levels attract and retain more customers efficiently manage their shop operations and increase their revenue.

Founded in 2015 SQUIRE is trusted by barbers in 3000+ shops in more than a thousand cities around the globe. From streamlined booking and opening new shops to real-time earning dashboards and building lasting customer relationships SQUIRE supports shop owners in seamlessly bridging the gap between their personal craft and business goals. SQUIRE enables barbers everywhere to unlock their full potential both as artists and as entrepreneurs.

For more information please visit getsquire.com or download the SQUIRE app from the App or Play Store.

SQUIRE is seeking an experience Backend Engineer to join our team! As a Backend Engineer at SQUIRE you will play a pivotal role in designing developing and maintaining high-quality product features for our service applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to architect scalable and efficient backend systems ensuring optimal performance reliability and security. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong technical background excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for building robust backend solutions.

This position is a fully-remote opportunity and will be an employee of SQUIRE through our Employer of Record (EOR) partner. Candidates interested in consulting or contract opportunities will not be considered.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain high-quality product features for service applications using Node.js .

• Collaborate with the product team and other engineers to ensure seamless integration of service applications with frontend and mobile applications.

• Actively participate in code reviews providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve overall code quality.

• Participate in interview panels related to service development hiring.

• Contribute to the Services Community sharing knowledge and helping to shape hiring and technology policies.

• Work closely with the Engineering Manager following the guidelines and direction provided by the Director of Service Engineering.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and other technical issues.

• Assist with the estimation and planning of service application development tasks.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time based on business needs.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of experience in service application development using Node.js .

• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture patterns frameworks and best practices.

• Experience with version control systems like Git.

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is strongly preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary

• New hire stock grant

• 100% employer paid private medical insurance for you and your dependents

• Generous PTO and Paid Parental Leave policies

SQUIRE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.