Jr Software Engineer

Who We Are

Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists and are made with only real human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the US and Canada healthier and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed high-growth e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus you get to think about dogs all day!

Who You Are

We are seeking a talented and experienced Jr Software Engineer to join our growing team. We are seeking candidates with expertise primarily in React and Python. As a Jr Software Engineer at Spot & Tango you will play a pivotal role in building scalable web applications for our customers and for internal company use.

Responsibilities:

• Play a role in designing and building new features for our core products primarily using TypeScript React React Native and NextJS
• QA efforts by writing integration tests and thoroughly testing code before merging
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure web applications achieve their business goals
• Optimize applications for maximum performance and responsiveness especially on mobile devices
• Troubleshoot debug and resolve software defects and issues
• Implement security best practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of user data
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to enhance our products
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure compliance with coding standards
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
• Help us scale the company the culture and our products

Qualifications: 

• BS in Computer Science Engineering or a related field strongly preferred
• 0-3 years of professional experience developing software
• Proficiency in NextJS and React with a strong portfolio showcasing your work
• Experience in developing and deploying web applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to find simple solutions  to complex problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML CSS and TypeScript
• Experience with AWS services preferred
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in a startup environment and familiarity with DTC (Direct-to- Consumer) business models and e-commerce is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Familiarity with SQL Python and Django is preferred

If you have a passion for technology a desire to work with a high-performing engineering team and are excited about the prospect of contributing to the growth of a DTC startup we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This is a hybrid position.

You must be able to commute into our office in Midtown Manhattan Monday Wednesday and Thursday.

What We Do

Here at Spot & Tango we are on a mission to make your pet healthier and happier simplifying your role as a pet parent along the way. Put simply: we exist to create more happy days with your dog. Since 2018 we’ve been cooking up fresh whole ingredient meals personalized for dogs at prices humans can afford. We even created an entirely new category with UnKibble the only Fresh Dry™ food for dogs. That’s how much we believe in the benefits of real food for our loyal companions. Our recipes are made with only whole vegetables fruits grains and meats that we’d eat too. Plus every vet-formulated meal plan is delivered directly to your door and completely customized to your dog’s weight age activity level and health goals.

Why Work With Us

At Spot & Tango we know that we're only as good as our people. We look for candidates who ask the right questions have an entrepreneurial spirit and learn at light speed. While we value experience we also appreciate (and seek out!) fresh perspectives.

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