[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Who Gives A Crap

Role Description

As a Senior Software Engineer at Who Gives A Crap, you’ll be diving into an awesome team on a mission to build the tech that scales our business and creates a seamless, unforgettable digital experience. You’ll be delivering kick-ass features for our customers and helping us fast-track our journey toward making a huge impact. By writing clean, maintainable code and leveling-up as a mentor, you’ll play a key role in pushing our initiatives forward alongside your team and manager.

Here are some things you might have been involved in:

• Contributed to our Tailwind-CSS-based Design System:
  • Helped refine and expand our design system using Tailwind CSS, ensuring our UI is consistent, scalable, and super sleek across the board.
• Personalised the Returning Customer Experience with Shopify’s Server-Side Architecture:
  • Took our Shopify-powered experience to the next level by creating a tailored, smooth return experience for customers—making sure they feel right at home every time they return.
• Built a New Next.js Stack, Hosted in GCP... for a Fart Machine!:
  • Yes, you read that right! We built an awesome Next.js stack hosted in Google Cloud Platform for one of our more fun projects—a Fart Machine!
• Migrated from Cypress to Playwright for Automated Tests:
  • Participated in our shift from Cypress to Playwright for automated testing, making our testing process faster, more reliable, and smoother for everyone.
• Built a Custom React App for Limited Edition Releases:
  • Developed a custom React app to create a seamless experience for users wanting to upgrade to our Limited Edition releases, ensuring they never miss out on the next big thing!

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Software Engineer in fast-paced, scaling environments.
• A genuine love for the technical side of the role.
• Demonstrated experience in architectural decision making, with a keen ability to communicate technical concepts to senior stakeholders.
• The ability to work across the full stack—backend, frontend, infrastructure. You might not be perfect in all, but you’re comfortable working with each layer.
• Expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, with a keen interest in how to incorporate AI into clean code.
• Teamwork is second nature to you. This role will help you grow from pairing and collaboration into mentoring and leadership.

Requirements

• Some experience in the ecommerce space, whether that’s with Shopify or other platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-informed salaries.
• Meaningful support towards healthcare for our team around the world.
• Generous paid leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Free toilet paper.