At Wanderu, we are revolutionizing ground travel search not only in North America but across the globe. Our mission is to facilitate seamless travel between any two destinations, with a particular focus on ground and multimodal travel, such as buses and trains. As a pioneer in the industry, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to be part of an exhilarating, fast-paced startup environment where you can truly impact the world, one traveler at a time.
Wanderu is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity. Founded by first-generation immigrants, we celebrate and promote diversity at every level of our organization. As a fully remote company, we empower our employees to create their ideal work environment, supporting their individual needs and preferences.
We seek individuals who are not just driven and solutions-focused but also possess a profound passion for their craft. Our team members are multifaceted and thrive in dynamic environments, always eager to tackle new challenges head-on.
About the Role
We are currently seeking talented full-stack engineer candidates in the United States with a strong emphasis on backend technologies. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate closely with our web development team to design, develop, enhance, maintain, and troubleshoot our entire web infrastructure, with a particular focus on backend systems and APIs. From architecting robust solutions to deploying scalable code in production, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform. You will have the autonomy to drive initiatives independently while working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Experience building B2C end-user facing e-commerce web sites at scale
- 4+ years of experience in full-stack development
- 4+ years of experience in backend languages including TypeScript and Python
- 4+ years experience supporting web service backends
- 3+ years of experience with Node.js
- 2+ years SQL experience
- 1+ year of experience with React frontend framework
- Strong experience with building and consuming REST APIs
- Grasp of server-side frameworks like Express.js
- Proficiency in one or more application state management libraries such as Redux or Flux
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB)
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Proficient in designing systems and relational database schema design
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders alike
- Proficient in effective troubleshooting and issue resolution techniques.
- Experience being a fulltime (no contract) employee in a startup environment.
- Based in the United States
Benefits
- Health benefits including dental & vision coverage
- Stock options, allowing all employees to share in the company's success
- Unlimited vacation policy to support work-life balance
- Opportunities for continuous learning through industry-leading Lunch & Learns
- Compensated travel tickets to explore new destinations and recharge
- Working from home stipend.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity in all its forms. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.