Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at Sendle, you will collaborate within cross-functional teams on various projects aimed at improving parcel management for our customers. You will engage in crafting well-architected solutions, ensuring robust performance while emphasizing maintainability. Your daily tasks may include integrating with eCommerce platforms, enhancing the way our customers manage their parcels, and innovating our connections with courier networks.

Sendle is looking for candidates who have experience building production applications and possess effective communication skills. While familiarity with SQL and PostgreSQL, and frontend experience with React, TypeScript, or modern JavaScript frameworks are advantageous, they are not mandatory. The key is a willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and contribute to our creative environment.

At Sendle, we are committed to your growth as a Software Engineer. We offer a generous personal development budget, dedicated study time, and opportunities to collaborate on projects that ignite your passion. Whether you’re interested in learning new frameworks or honing your existing skills, we have resources in place to foster your continuous learning journey.

The culture at Sendle is one of collaboration, fun, and trust. As a remote engineering team, we prioritize results and enjoy celebrating our successes together, whether through quirky emojis or collective achievements. Everyone brings their authentic selves to work, and we value feedback and mutual support, creating a dynamic environment that fuels creativity and productivity.

Sendle recognizes that diversity of experience enhances creativity and innovation within our team. We actively promote an inclusive work environment where all candidates are evaluated on their potential to contribute to our mission. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an equitable workplace for all.

When answering this question, focus on your hands-on experience with Ruby or Elixir. Mention specific projects you've worked on, challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. If you've improved code efficiency or contributed to team workflows, showcase those experiences to highlight your value.

Describe your problem-solving process. Emphasize the steps you take, such as analyzing the problem, researching solutions, collaborating with teammates, and implementing the fix. Use examples from past experiences to demonstrate how your approach has led to successful outcomes.

Choose a project that showcases your technical skills and teamwork. Explain the problem, your specific role, the technologies used, and the impact it had on users or the business. This allows you to display your capabilities and how they align with Sendle's values.

Share your strategies for maintaining code quality, such as practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD), conducting code reviews, or following established coding standards. Highlight any tools or protocols you use to monitor quality, ensuring your potential contribution to Sendle’s commitment to excellence.

This question assesses your communication skills. Choose a technical concept related to software development or your expertise and explain it with simple analogies or examples. Practice making complex ideas accessible to demonstrate your ability to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.

Discuss the strategies you use to keep your knowledge current, such as following tech blogs, participating in online courses, attending webinars, or engaging in community forums. This shows your commitment to continuous learning, which aligns well with Sendle's values.

Share your preferred working style and role within a team, whether it’s being a leader, collaborator, or innovator. Provide an example of a successful team project where you contributed significantly, illustrating how you enhance team dynamics.

Explain your strategies for managing deadlines, such as prioritizing tasks, breaking projects down into manageable parts, or effective communication with your team. Providing an example where you successfully met a tight deadline will enhance your response.

Select a specific instance where you had to learn a technology on the fly. Explain the context, how you approached the learning process, and how quickly you were able to apply that knowledge in a real-world scenario, showcasing your adaptability and eagerness to learn.

Share your passion for software engineering and what drives you to excel in this field. Whether it’s the process of problem-solving, the impact of your work on real-world applications, or the thrill of continuous learning, articulate your motivation to resonate with Sendle's vision.