Software Engineer 1 (Backend)

Sortly is a simple, multi-device inventory management solution. Our visual & intuitive approach to inventory enables thousands of SMBs and teams within iconic corporations, government entities, music bands & sports teams to stay on top of their consumables, assets, and material things. With over 8,000 five-star ratings in the App Store and a net promoter score greater than 55, our impressive growth has primarily been driven by organic sources and word of mouth. We are profitable, financially independent, and primed to scale within our $20B market! We are proudly a distributed and remote-first company since inception with teams across 4 countries.

OUR VALUES
Smart - We make decisions based on knowledge and understanding with the aim of creating and improving differentiated products that benefit our business and customers.

Inspiring - We embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship, taking considered risks and pushing ourselves to think boldly and creatively.

Empathetic - We are customer-centered by mission, with respect for the individual and a desire to create a great community.

Real - We seek opportunities to learn from our mistakes and successes, our colleagues and customers, and to help each other improve.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sortly, known for its commitment to simplicity and user-friendliness, is seeking a Software Engineer 1 - Backend to join our team. In this role, you'll write clean, testable code, participate in code reviews and architecture discussions, and build reliable backend services. Your work will be crucial in maintaining system performance, ensuring uptime, and enhancing our product with customer-centric features.

What you’ll be doing:

• Write clean, readable and testable code
• Do code reviews, participate in design & architecture discussions
• Build product features via reliable, performant distributed backend platform and services
• Participate in on-call rotation of engineers to keep the site up
• Own feature/service in production and ensure the system is up for our customers via monitoring,  quick fixes and address root cause of issues

• 0-2 years of experience as a backend engineer in product companies writing high quality code
• Strong knowledge of any coding language & ability to pick up new languages quickly
• Ability to think analytically and approach the problems from first principles
• Ability to effectively debug issues to identify and address root causes.

In addition to working with fun, passionate, and inspired colleagues, you’ll enjoy:

• A remote-first culture with flexible hours to help you do your best work.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family including term life insurance, unlimited telehealth (including mental health), annual health checkups, diet coaching, veterinary care, and physiotherapy support.
• Learning and development stipend to keep your skills sharp.
• Home office setup allowance for a comfortable workspace.
• Team offsites focused on fun, connection, and collaboration.
• Supportive colleagues invested in your growth and success.