Software Engineer

About Hauler Hero

Hauler Hero is a waste management SaaS platform transforming how haulers run their operations. Our platform powers route optimization, mobile operations, complex billing systems, and AI-driven automation — all built on modern cloud infrastructure serving customers processing millions in revenue.

The Role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer with 2–4 years of experience to join our growing engineering team.

You’ll work on real production systems, contribute to meaningful features across our stack, and build software that directly impacts our customers’ businesses. This is a hands-on role where you’ll write code daily, participate in code reviews, and take ownership of services and features.

We value engineers who ask good questions, learn quickly, and enjoy diving into complex problems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot

• Build frontend features using React

• Write clean, well-tested code following established patterns

• Collaborate on feature design and implementation

• Work with PostgreSQL databases including spatial data (PostGIS) and multi-tenant architectures

• Debug production issues and improve system reliability

• Partner with Customer Success to investigate and resolve customer issues

• Build domain expertise in routing, billing, and waste management operations

• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing

• Participate in on-call rotation with team support

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 2–4 years professional software engineering experience

• Strong fundamentals in at least one backend language (Java, Python, C#, Go, or similar)

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, or similar)

• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)

• Understanding of REST APIs and web service architectures

• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design

• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows

• Experience writing unit tests

• Strong communication and collaborative mindset

• Comfortable working in a startup environment where priorities shift

Nice to Have

• Java and Spring Boot experience

• React and TypeScript experience

• Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

• Event-driven or messaging systems

• Docker and containerization

• Exposure to microservices architectures

• Domain experience in logistics, SaaS, or billing systems

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL

• Cloud: Google Cloud Platform

• Caching: Redis, Firestore

• Frontend: React

• Mobile: Native Android

Why Join Hauler Hero

• Impact: Build software that directly runs real-world hauling operations

• Growth: Solve challenging technical problems and grow your engineering skills

• Team: Join a collaborative group that values quality and learning

• Ownership: Take responsibility for features from design to production

• Stability: Well-funded company with strong product-market fit and growing customers

Engineering Principles at Hauler Hero

• Ownership over tickets

• Practical over perfect

• Context over process

• Customer empathy

• Build for scale

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• Flexible PTO

• Remote-first culture

• Modern development tools and AI assistants