Senior Software Engineer

About us

Our journey began with a vision to "Make people work better", and today, following our recent Series B funding round of $15M, we're leading a rapid growth trajectory that's transforming how companies worldwide deliver their products.

This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. As we surge ahead, you'll be at the heart of a movement that's setting new standards and leaving an indelible mark. You won't be a cog in the wheel; you'll be the engine driving our success.

Our fast-paced, collaborative environment is the breeding ground for creativity and innovation. You'll be surrounded by a diverse team of experts, all driven by a shared purpose. Together, we'll navigate challenges, celebrate victories, and constantly push each other to reach new heights.

Join Us in Shaping the Future 🚀

If you're passionate, driven, and eager to make a real impact, we want you on our team. Together, let's rewrite the playbook and set new standards for excellence.

The Product

ShippyPro is the platform that simplifies shipping and fulfillment processes for merchants, helping them automate and speed up their operations. We are currently undertaking a major initiative to modernize our tech stack to a fully distributed system to support our business growth for the coming years.

Who You Are

You're more than a developer — you're a true engineer! You think in systems, solve problems creatively, and bring both structure and imagination to your code. You're hands-on, but you're not just operational: you design, evaluate, and build solutions that scale. You're ready to take ownership of your work and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, optimizing for performance and scalability.

If you're ready to tackle real engineering challenges and shape the future of our product, we’d love to hear from you!

The Codebase You'll Be Working On

We’re on a mission to scale and modernize our platform, making it more powerful and efficient. Our backend, built with PHP, NodeJS and Python, is evolving into a microservices-based architecture with Serverless and Stateful services to handle millions of global requests seamlessly.

What you’ll do:

• Design scalable systems and architect backend services
• Be hands-on with a big-picture mindset: you’ll code, but also lead technical design and architectural choices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: work closely with Product and Design, from idea to delivery.
• Make it fast, make it last: performance and scalability matter — we handle millions of shipments every month.
• Build with quality and test everything

Our tech stack includes:

• Backend: PHP, NodeJS and Python
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Testing: Jest, Cypress, PHPUnit
• Databases: MySQL, DynamoDB
• Caching & Messaging: Redis, AWS EventBridge, RabbitMQ
• Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, Lambda), Docker, GitActions

The Development Team

We’re a high-impact, fast-moving team managing millions of API requests every month. We focus on performance, scalability, and continuous improvement, shipping regular updates and new features. Here, your work truly matters and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference!

About You

• 5+ years of experience in web development (full-stack or backend-heavy)
• Strong knowledge of PHP (Laravel or similar); experience with NodeJS and Python is a plus
• Solid understanding of system design, clean architecture, and engineering trade-offs
• A problem-solver mindset: logical, curious, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, distributed team with high standards
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• A team player who thrives in collaboration and embraces challenges with enthusiasm
• Experience working on SaaS products or platforms is highly valued
• Previous experience with monolith-to-microservices migrations is a strong plus

Why Join Us?

• Our mission: we simplify shipping for e-commerce businesses worldwide — automation, tracking, returns, all in one platform
• Our values: wow moments, fall forward, transparency, ambition, and a healthy dose of “question everything”
• Continuous learning: yearly learning budget, AI tools like GitHub Copilot, and internal tech sessions
• Remote flexibility: work from wherever you like — as long as you value knowledge-sharing and enjoy spending time with your mates during our onsite meetups
• Career Growth Programs: clear growth paths and structured goals for every role, supported by a continuous feedback system that values honesty and transparency, on both sides
• Perks: meal vouchers (remote or onsite), no clock-in/out policy, one-time home office allowance, company welfare, and expenses-paid trips to HQ for our meetups
• Want to know more? Click here 👉🏻 https://www.shippypro.com/en/work-with-us

Hiring Process

We take the time to find the right fit for our team. Here’s what you can expect after the initial review of your application:

1. A video interview with the P&C team
2. A tech interview with one of the Team Leaders
3. A verbal assessment of your technical skills, including a live coding challenge

Thanks for considering joining our team. We look forward to hearing from you! ✌️