SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – BACK END
Remote, but must be based in the Portugal( Porto, Braga, Lisbon or Coimbra)About TillsterHeadquartered in the USA, Tillster is the global leader in digital ordering and customer engagement solutions. For over a decade we have developed revolutionary self-service, ordering and payments solutions – for mobile, tablet, online, kiosk, call center, and more – creating personalized interactions based on consumer preferences, language, and currency. Our platform is compatible with 15+ unique POS systems, representing over 90% coverage in multi-unit restaurants. We offer one platform: one scalable, enterprise class solution – to create world-class digital engagement solutions. Our mission and passion are one in the same: Empower restaurants and consumers to engage and transact anywhere, anytime, and from any device - one consumer at a time, one order at a time, billions of times over. In doing so, together we are transforming e-commerce in restaurants and making the till grow for Tillster and our customers.
Are you a passionate Software Engineer with a knack for designing and developing quality software solutions? The Tillster is the place for you we are seeking an experienced Software Engineer.About the RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer (SSWE), BACK END you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our cloud-based microservices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs while following best practices, including design patterns, architectural patterns, and thorough testing methodologies. You will contribute to fostering an agile, collaborative, and high-performing development environment.What You'll Do- Building highly scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices using AWS and TypeScript. Apply key software engineering principles, design patterns, and architectural best practices.
- Build and maintain microservices that communicate via well-defined APIs, ensuring service modularity and scalability.
- Implement robust unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure high-quality code. Work towards achieving high test coverage and adopting test-driven development (TDD) where applicable.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum or Kanban) such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Contribute to sprint goals and collaborate effectively with the team.
- Conduct and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability.
- Participate in design sessions to help improve the overall architecture of the platform.
- Work with stakeholders and product owners to understand requirements and come up with solutions.
- Continuous learning: Tillster provides access to learning courses where you can beef up your skills in different areas as needed.
About You- 5+ years’ experience in design and development of service-oriented Java, Python, C#, Typescript (or any modern language) applications.
- Experience in designing and building microservice-based systems, ensuring high cohesion and loose coupling.
- Languages: Any modern OOP language will do, but Typescript is preferred.
- Experience implementing comprehensive testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
- Experience with relational or NoSQL data stores.
- Expertise in applying industry-standard design patterns and architectural patterns.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, with good verbal and written skills.
- Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban), contributing to team-driven development processes.
- Understanding of security best practices in software development, including OAuth, JWT, encryption, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or similar) or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience with AWS serverless and companion technologies like DynamoDB, SQS, etc. would be great but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a mindset geared toward continuous improvement.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to handle ambiguity and changing requirements.
Thriving at Tillster
As a member of Tillster, you will embody our core values:
· Put Customers First: Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our customers in all decisions and actions appropriate to Tillster’s stage of development, resources, and stated goals.
· Collaborate: Work together effectively, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.
· Innovate: Embrace creativity and pursue new ideas to drive progress and improvement.
· Operate from Data: Use strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions based on accurate and relevant data.
· Drive Results: Focus on achieving tangible outcomes and delivering high performance.
· Own It: Take responsibility for your actions and the success of your work.
· Be Passionate and Have Fun: Bring enthusiasm to your work and enjoy the journey.
The Interview Process1. Recruiter interview with a Talent Acquisition specialist2. Live coding challenge/interview with our Back End Engineering Manager3. Final interview with our Program leader TCE Making a Difference in the Tillster Way
Our business and product mission is to empower restaurants and consumers globally; by empowering, supporting, and nurturing the people who are part of the global Tillster team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where every team member is respected, empowered, and encouraged to grow. To make this a reality, Tillster is dedicated to embracing diversity in all forms and is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/parental status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
Follow us on:
Tillster: https://www.tillster.com/
Tillster Careers: https://www.tillster.com/careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tillster/
Pay and Benefits (PORTUGAL)
- Compensation competitive to market and geographical location.
- Meal allowance for each day worked available through meal card.
- Home/Office allowance reimbursement per calendar month, pro-rated based on employment start date.
- Health insurance: Tillster pays the premium for employee private health insurance. Employees have the option to add their spouse/dependents at the employee’s cost.
- Holidays: Up to 20 federal and local/municipal holidays in accordance with applicable Portuguese Labour laws, dependent on your employment start date.
- Vacation: Up to 22 days of vacation every holiday year, pro-rated based on employment start date.
- Education, Learning & Development: We offer Udemy Learning courses; and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Tillster is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Visa Sponsorship
Principals only – no Agencies or calls please
About Tillster
Headquartered in the USA, Tillster is the global leader in digital ordering and customer engagement solutions. For over a decade we have developed revolutionary self-service, ordering and payments solutions – for mobile, tablet, online, kiosk, call center, and more – creating personalized interactions based on consumer preferences, language, and currency. Our platform is compatible with 15+ unique POS systems, representing over 90% coverage in multi-unit restaurants. We offer one platform; one scalable, enterprise class solution – to create world-class digital engagement solutions.
Our mission and passion are one in the same: Empower restaurants and consumers to engage and transact anywhere, anytime, and from any device - one consumer at a time, one order at a time, billions of times over. In doing so, together we are transforming e-commerce in restaurants and make the till grow for Tillster and our customers.
Thriving at Tillster
As a member of Tillster, you will embody our core values:
- Put Customers First: Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our customers in all decisions and actions appropriate to Tillster’s stage of development, resources, and stated goals.
- Collaborate: Work together effectively, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Innovate: Embrace creativity and pursue new ideas to drive progress and improvement.
- Operate from Data: Use strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions based on accurate and relevant data.
- Drive Results: Focus on achieving tangible outcomes and delivering high performance.
- Own It: Take responsibility for your actions and the success of your work.
- Be Passionate and Have Fun: Bring enthusiasm to your work and enjoy the journey.
Making a Difference in the Tillster Way
Our business and product mission is to empower restaurants and consumers globally; by empowering, supporting, and nurturing the people who are part of the global Tillster team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where every team member is respected, empowered, and encouraged to grow. To make this a reality, Tillster is dedicated to embracing diversity in all forms and is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/parental status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
Follow us on:
Tillster.com: https://www.tillster.com/
Tillster Careers: https://www.tillster.com/careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tillster/
