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Lead/Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Rover connects dog and cat parents with pet sitters and dog walkers through their app and website across the US, Canada, and Europe.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Lead/Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Rover, the leading platform connecting pet parents with sitters and dog walkers across the US, Canada, and Europe, is seeking a Lead/Senior Software Engineer to join their Developer Experience team in Barcelona. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer passionate about building tools and improving developer productivity.

The Developer Experience team at Rover is dedicated to enhancing developer productivity and satisfaction by creating efficient tools, processes, and support systems. They're working on exciting projects including test analytics platforms, development environment improvements, and container ecosystem optimization. The team operates with significant autonomy, driving their own roadmap without a product manager.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in developer tooling and DevOps technologies. You'll work with technologies like Python, JavaScript, Docker, and AWS, while contributing to Rover's microservices architecture. The role offers a blend of technical leadership and hands-on development, with opportunities to mentor others and shape the technical direction of the team.

Working at Rover means joining a company that values work-life balance and employee well-being. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible work hours, and a dog-friendly office environment. Located in Barcelona, this hybrid position comes with competitive compensation and numerous perks including meal tickets, private health insurance, and 25 days of paid time off.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on developer productivity while working for a company that's revolutionizing the pet care industry. You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive community that values both professional growth and the joy of pet parenthood.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead/Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience

  • Build and improve test analytics platform
  • Enhance development environments
  • Simplify and standardize container management
  • Drive and deliver projects aligned with Rover's Core Values
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to determine project requirements
  • Mentor and share knowledge with team members
  • Set technical roadmap and vision for the team

Requirements For Lead/Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Python
JavaScript
Go
React
RabbitMQ
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years experience as a professional software developer
  • Experience with developer tooling technologies (bash, git, Docker)
  • Experience with devops: unit test orchestration, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS cloud services
  • Experience with application development in Python, Javascript, and/or Go
  • Familiar with agile, scrum, and software development lifecycle best practices
  • Comfortable making hard trade-off decisions that impact other teams' workflows
  • Django experience (bonus)

Benefits For Lead/Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Medical Insurance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Permanent contract
  • Long-term incentive plan
  • Pension Plan
  • Meal tickets through Cobee
  • 25 days paid time off plus public holidays
  • Private health insurance
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Dog-friendly workplace
  • Monetary help for adopting a dog plus yearly platform credit
  • Flexible work hours
  • Office snacks and fresh fruit
  • Regular team activities

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