Job description
ULTRA MOBILE is seeking a talented Software Architect, Ecommerce to join the Engineering, Ecommerce & Apps Team! Individual reports to Director, Engineering - Ecommerce . Role is remote; _m** ust reside in the United States._**
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your usual day of awesomeness includes:
- Participate in a driven and highly intelligent engineering team.
- Architect and plan complex technical initiatives/integrations
- Document software and infrastructure changes required for complex software projects
- Have a deep understanding of our current architecture, and provide a long-term roadmap of improvements.
- Advocate for Software Engineering best practices.
- Work with the team to plan, build, test, and deploy new features.
- Primarily work on our ecommerce platform (WooCommerce, PHP, Node, Next).
- Be asked to design and architect various other tech stacks necessary to support ecommerce.
- Help make our ecommerce software better for both customers and engineers.
- Identify improvements and follow through with an execution plan - leading to deployment of your ideas in weeks.
- Think critically about our entire software/infrastructure and propose improvements.
- Innovate and push web technologies to their limits.
- Experiment with new technologies and educate the rest of the team.
- Work with the team to implement and improve automated testing platforms.
- Propose and lead the development of new platform features.
- Mentor junior engineers (education and growth are VERY important).
- Execute some of our technically challenging and critical projects.
Technologies You’ll Work With:
- JavaScript
- PHP
- NextJS, React
- MySQL / GraphQL / Redis / Memcached
- Microservices (NodeJS)
- HTML / CSS / SASS
- Build scripts (webpack, etc)
- WordPress / WooCommerce (Plugin/Theme development is a plus)
- Design Systems / Atomic Design
- Docker
- Automation
- Performance Optimizations
- AB Testing frameworks
- Analytics platforms
- AWS / ElasticSearch
- Lambda / API Gateways
- NodeJS / Express
- Kubernetes
- Headless WordPress / JAM stack is a plus
- Cross Browser Compatibility Testing
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s Degree - ideally a focus in Computer Science (or equivalent)
- 5+ years experience in software engineering or similar roles.
- Expert knowledge of PHP and the differences between versions.
- Expert knowledge of Javascript and multiple Javascript frameworks.
- Experience in WordPress and WooCommerce theme/plugin development is a big plus.
- Familiar with performance scaling (clusters, nodes, caching, network communications, routing, content delivery networks, etc).
- Expert knowledge of multiple analytics platforms.
- Knowledge about supporting the LAMP stack on AWS (caching, databases, platforms, pipelines, etc.).
- Self-motivated and self-starter.
- An eye towards innovation.
- Ready to try new ideas and execute them.
- Team player ready to debate technical approaches with the whole team.
- Passionate about the end-user experience.
- Clear and open communication skills.
- Flexible working between multiple development environments.
- Bring your experience to our conversations about software implementations.
- A curious mind willing to try new things.
- A desire to lead teams and mentor junior engineers.
WE ARE ULTRA & MINT MOBILE
We connect people to what’s most important in their lives: Easily, affordably and reliably. We strive to be California’s Preeminent Destination Employer. Oh yeah, we get it too! We understand what matters to you most. You’re an individual with unique needs, and we’re prepared to exceed any expectations you have for an ideal employer.
We’re smart, strategic, and get things done without a lot of red tape or unnecessary politics. Everyone matters here and everyone has a voice. Expect to spend your time contributing to projects that really matter. We obsess over the employee experience. To start, we provide some of the most competitive salary, benefits, family leave, and vacation in Southern California. We believe in you and invest in you. Not just your career aspirations, but your life.
In addition, we’ve got a laundry list of perks you’ll brag about on insta – Lunch every day prepared by our very own chef, healthy snacks, onsite gym, free massages, car wash services, and most importantly, a team atmosphere. We even raise the bar on well bars, including Espresso/Cappuccino/Nitro/Cold Brew Bar, Froyo Bar, Breakfast Bar, Snack Bar and a, well, you know, bar (after 5 pm).
And if you feel intrigued right now reading, imagine the co-workers we have already attracted. This is the kind of team you’ll want to take home to mom or invite to your kid’s next birthday party. This is the kind of close-knit community happening here. Come check out how you can be part of Ultra & Mint!
OUR VALUES – LET’S MAKE LIFE ULTRA TOGETHER!
- Ownership : We are all owners; be the outcome and get the job done.
- Action Biased: Be brilliant, proactive, and act with urgency.
- Embrace the Adventure: Be agile, adaptive, and thrive on change.
- Invent and Simplify: Never accept good enough.
$1,000 REFERRAL BONUS
Take a look at this job description, if you are the right person, please apply. If Ultra Mobile doesn’t appear to be a fit for you, refer a friend or colleague and get $1,000. Let your friend or colleague know to provide your full name and email when applying to the job. If we hire them and they stay for 90 days, you get $1000. For more details of restrictions and rules, please email [email protected].
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualification, experience, ability, and job performance.
In support of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the range of starting pay for this role is $150,000 - $170,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. We also offer a variety of benefits including health, disability insurance, 401 (k), flexible spending accounts, EAP, education reimbursement, parental leave, unlimited vacation, bonuses, and company paid holidays. The specific programs available will vary depending on state, start date, and employment type. Our recruitment team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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