Backend Developer (Scala/Java)

🥁 Drumroll, please! 🥁 Introducing the most epic, pajama-friendly, and downright fantastic remote engineering position at... drumroll intensifies... Swif! 🚀👩‍💻

Are you tired of the daily commute, battling traffic jams, and squeezing into crowded trains? 🚗🚆 Do you wish you could trade in your office chair for a comfy bean bag? 🪑➡️🛋️ Well, buckle up, because we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Swif is on the lookout for a rockstar remote engineer who:

• 🎸 Codes like a boss in languages in Scala or Java
• 🎸 Can virtually high-five teammates after smashing project deadlines 💻🙌
• 🎸 Appreciates a good meme and can make us laugh during virtual coffee breaks ☕😂

Perks of joining the Swif squad:

• 🏠 Work from the comfort of your own fortress (aka home)
• 🌮 Enjoy Taco Tuesdays (or any day) without judgment from coworkers
• 🧦 Embrace your love of fuzzy socks and slippers while you code
• 🕺 Show off your dance moves during spontaneous virtual dance parties

So, if you're ready to make history as part of the Swif family, put on your favorite pair of PJs, grab a cup of coffee (or tea, we don't discriminate), and apply now! 📝🚀

P.S. Ability to perform a virtual mic drop after solving complex coding problems is a plus! 🎤💥😎

About Swif

Swif is Compliance-First Device Security.

Job Requirements

As a Backend Engineer, you will build the core of products, services, and APIs in a spectacularly robust fashion.

You will:

• Design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and systems across Swif's engineering, content, and marketing teams
• Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
• Work with engineers across the company to build new features at large scale
• Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes

You may be fit for this role if you:

• Enjoy and have experience building backends for mobile applications
• Think about systems and services and write high-quality code. We work mostly in Scala and Golang. However, languages can be learned: we care much more about your general engineering skill than - knowledge of a particular language or framework
• Hold yourself and others to a high bar when working with production systems
• Take pride in working on projects to successful completion involving a wide variety of technologies and systems
• Thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts

What’s it like to work at Swif?

Swif was launched in 2022 and accelerated by the Y Combinator program. We were building a language learning product and decided to pivot the team to focus on solving the biggest issue we faced as a remote team.

We look at Swif as a constant work in progress. We’re here to support each other in our curiosity and creativity – and we pursue thoughtful discussion and knowledge-sharing among a diverse set of peers and colleagues.

We want to hear from you and share with you our vision. We would love to connect people passionate about remote work and productivity solutions as much as we do.

Application: The candidate submits their resume and cover letter to apply for the job. This is usually done online through the company's website or a job board.

Screening: The company's human resources (HR) team or hiring manager reviews the applications to identify candidates who meet the qualifications for the position. Candidates who pass the initial screening may be contacted for a phone or video screening interview.

Phone or Video Screening: The candidate participates in a phone or video interview with an HR representative or hiring manager. This interview is typically brief and focuses on confirming the candidate's qualifications, interest in the position, and availability.

In-Person or Virtual Interview: Candidates who pass the screening stage are invited for an in-person or virtual interview. This interview may involve meeting with multiple people, such as the hiring manager, team members, and HR representatives. The interview may consist of behavioral and technical questions, as well as discussions about the candidate's experience and skills.

Assessment or Testing: In some cases, candidates may be asked to complete an assessment or test related to the job. This could include a coding test for a software engineering position, a writing test for a content creation role, or a presentation for a sales position.

Reference Checks: If the candidate performs well in the interviews and assessments, the company may conduct reference checks by contacting the candidate's previous employers or colleagues to verify their work experience and qualifications.

Job Offer: If the candidate successfully passes all stages of the interview process and the company is confident in their fit for the position, they may extend a job offer. The offer typically includes details about the position, salary, benefits, and start date.

Negotiation and Acceptance: The candidate may choose to negotiate the terms of the job offer. Once both parties reach an agreement, the candidate formally accepts the offer.

Onboarding: After accepting the offer, the candidate goes through the onboarding process, which includes completing paperwork, attending orientation, and receiving training to become familiar with the company and their new role.