Smile.io - Senior Software Engineer - APIs, Integrations, and External Developer Tooling
Requirements
• Experience with Ruby on Rails in a professional settings for at least 5 years • Experience designing, consuming, or evolving APIs • Be comfortable working across the stack, with experience in React and TypeScript • Experience using AI tools to solve real-world engineering problems • Be based in Canada and able to work hours that significantly overlap with 9 AM - 3 PM PT • ✅ You'll Be Successful In This Role If You • Care deeply about writing maintainable code and building well-architected systems • Communicate clearly and thoughtfully in writing • Enjoy thinking in systems and understanding how individual decisions affect the bigger picture • Have good product instincts and can balance quality, scope, and speed • Prefer pragmatic, iterative decision-making over perfectionism • Are comfortable learning through research and hands-on problem solving • Know when to ask for help and when to push forward independently • Care about crafting delightful user and developer experiences • Are excited about how AI is reshaping software development and the potential it unlocks • Knowledge of API design and API security best practices • Experience building or using developer tooling (APIs, SDKs, SDKs, CLIs) • Experience interfacing with external developers or partners • 🤝 You'll Enjoy Working With Us If You • Are open to trying new things, being wrong, and learning from mistakes • Prefer collaboration and shared success over individual heroics • Want to move fast, deliver real value, and own the progress of your work • Look for opportunities to improve how work gets done — for yourself and others
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain APIs for internal tools used within the organization to facilitate communication between different software systems. • Integrate third-party services with existing infrastructure using industry best practices while ensuring data security and compliance standards are met. • Design, implement, test, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, document, optimize performance of APIs for external developer tooling used by partners or clients to access Smile.io's platform functionalities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product management, QA) and stakeholders in the organization to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements that can be implemented through APIs and integrations. • Stay updated on emerging technologies related to API development, integration techniques, external developer tooling, security best practices, compliance regulations, etc., for continuous improvement of Smile.io's software engineering capabilities in these areas.
Benefits
• In addition, our generous total rewards package includes things like flexible vacation, a remote work allowance, and a monthly credit to use at any of the store 100,000+ stores that uses our software. • Check out our careers page to learn more. • Smile is a remote-first company built on trust, ownership, and continuous improvement. We believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work. • You can learn more about our culture, values, and benefits on our careers page. • Our Commitment to Candidates: • At Smile, we understand that finding a new role is challenging and that self-doubt or imposter syndrome can prevent you from applying to a role, don’t let it! You have a ton to offer and we want you to feel encouraged to apply, even if you don’t check all of the boxes. If you are passionate about eCommerce and helping merchants grow through loyalty and reward, connect with us. • At Smile, we rely on a range of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We value diversity, and we’re proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Smile welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. • AI Disclaimer: At Smile, we’re strong advocates for using AI to help speed up iteration, increase productivity, and save our human brainpower for the really challenging problems. While we’re happy for AI to help you generate or tailor your resume, we’d ask that you please refrain from using AI to answer any of the questions on this application form, or to answer questions during the interview process itself.
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