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Staff Software Engineer - Merchant Business Owner

Charlotte, NC

At SpotOn, we’re helping restaurants and small businesses compete and win with flexible payment and software technology—backed by real people who really care. From seamless point-of-sale systems to integrated restaurant management solutions, every SpotOn tool is designed to help local businesses increase profits and create better experiences for their customers and employees.  

Recently, SpotOn was:

  • Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
  • Awarded Great Places to Work and Built In’s Best Workplaces for the third year in a row
  • Selected as the Best Overall Restaurant POS by NerdWallet 
  • Rated the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users

We’re committed to caring hard and moving fast so that we can continue to grow and make a positive impact together. 

That’s where you come in. 

As a Staff Engineer on the Merchant Business Owner domain, you will work on our Command Center platform. Command Center is a core part of our strategy that allows us to scale access to our applications at a substantially reduced cost compared to traditional approaches. You will play a key role in defining the technical vision and executing on development of our Command Center platform.

Responsibilities: 

  • Participate in defining technical vision for Command Center
  • Have a positive influence on product quality.
  • Ensure timely and lossless communication across teams.
  • Set and iterate toward world class engineering best practices.
  • Contribute to and operationalize automation resulting in improved reliability, repeatability, and product consistency
  • Scale software through improvements you and others identify
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Collaborate with international teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
  • Help mentor other engineers

Qualifications: 

Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend to apply to roles only when they check every box on a job description. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications and if this role is aligned with your career trajectory.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Or relevant experience. 
  • A strong technical background in software engineering and architecture, with experience in modern programming languages
  • Ability to work independently with very little direction, identifying and executing on opportunities, and taking full ownership of projects.
  • Identifying blind spots, anticipate challenges, and prioritize work effectively
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
  • Expert in Python, GoLang, or Javascript (Typescript). Full Stack preferred
  • Expert in one of MongoDB, PosgreSQL
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes, AWS, Helm, Terraform
  • Experience in writing and/or supporting Django, Flask, FastAPI or similar web frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Experience with PHP and GoLang are a plus but not required
  • Experience with Distributed Task Queues such as Celery and RabbitMQ is preferred.
  • Experience with RDBMS/SQL is also preferred.
  • Experience with MongoDB is preferred
  • Experience with Terraform is preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce is preferred

Compensation:

  • Our base pay range starts at $182,000 -$266,000 for this role
  • Please note the salary range listed is just one component of a competitive compensation package which includes a company stock plan
  • Offers will be reflective of the candidate’s location and experience.
Benefits: 

At SpotOn, we put people above everything else. We’re known for our innovative software and technology solutions, but we stand out because of the hard-working humans behind the tech. We can’t take care of our clients without taking care of our employees first, and that’s why we invest in you with a competitive benefits package which includes:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • RSUs
  • Paid vacation, 10 company holidays, sick time, and volunteer time off
  • Employee Resource Groups to build community and inclusion at work
  • Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
  • Tuition reimbursement for up to $2,000 per calendar year to assist with classes of your choice

The base salary range listed will vary depending on location and experience.

Base salary range

$182,000 - $266,000 USD

SpotOn is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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