Senior Software Engineer

About Vetcove

Join Vetcove and help modernize the future of veterinary software and the pet parent healthcare experience. Our suite of platforms features a market-leading procurement marketplace, an ultra-modern home delivery ecommerce experience, and a next-generation practice management system. More than 25,000 hospitals across all 50 states rely on Vetcove daily, supporting tens of thousands of veterinarians who care for tens of millions of pets each year.

We are modernizing the 50 billion dollar plus animal health industry by giving veterinary organizations the tools to focus more on patient care. Backed by Y Combinator and top venture investors in Silicon Valley, New York and Miami, Vetcove is a fast-growing, mission-driven company. We are searching for talented and passionate people who want to help shape the future of veterinary care.

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer Role is a key member of our engineering team who is responsible for supporting projects from conception to completion. This level of involvement includes plan formulation, creation, maintenance and upgrade implementations across most of the technology stack. As a contributor to the core features of the Vetcove platform, you will be an integral part of ensuring we are creating intuitive and innovative products that our users need for success in their day to day.

About Our Team

We believe every engineer at Vetcove should have a holistic view of Vetcove and work on many areas of our technology stack. We encourage you to apply to help us grow a system that facilitates billions of dollars in orders each year. We move lightning-fast in an industry that was previously slow to adopt technology. As Vetcove quickly expands its offerings to better serve veterinary groups and its supply chain partners, we’re quickly growing our engineering team to keep pace with the rapid expansion of our business, while maintaining exceptional code quality and system integrity. You’ll have an opportunity to work closely with end users, handle large scale infrastructure challenges, and everything in between. We operate in a fully remote environment, giving you the flexibility to do your best work while staying deeply connected to a fast moving, highly collaborative team!

Some projects we've worked on recently

• A real time analytics platform to display billions of dollars in purchase history
• A dynamic advertising platform that gives away millions of dollars in cash back rewards to clinics
• A mobile shopping experience that lets clinic shop using their phone’s camera
• Laid the foundation for a new, modern architecture to support seamless interactivity between several major features

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the conceptualization and feature documentation of new ideas and product enhancements
• Build and extend interactive React applications that will be used by tens of thousands of veterinary purchasers, corporate hospital groups owners, and animal health manufacturers
• Add good test coverage
• Building reusable components for use by the larger team
• Implement new features into our React Native applications
• Work directly with our CTO and engineering team, as well as across other functions to continuously evolve our platform and products
• Work in a fully remote environment

What You Should Have

• 2 years of professional software engineering experience, (preferably building web applications)
• Bachelor's Degree required, ideally in Computer Science
• High proficiency over at least one industry-common language and be conversant (and interested to improve!) in others
• Experience in building a professionally successful production application in a modern web framework
• Ability to design new features around data models with accuracy, security, and performance in mind
• Experience working with a database and analyzing queries for improved optimizations
• Fluency with JavaScript’s features as a prototyped and functional language
• Good software testing habits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage many concurrent responsibilities
• A strong desire to help our customers succeed
• A positive attitude and one-for-all team mentality
• Experience working with a backend language, an ORM, and writing API endpoints
• Startup work experience is a plus
• Comfortable working in a remote environment

Tools we use

• Backend: Python (Django, Django Rest Framework)
• Frontend: JavaScript (React, Redux), Less.js, Typescript, Webpack
• Datastores: Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis
• Mobile: React Native
• Version Control: Git

Benefits (Full Time Roles)

• 100% remote within the US
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Automatic 401k contribution
• Employee referral program
• At home office set up
• Bi-annual company retreats
• Open vacation policy
• Equity
• Monthly team events

Compensation

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is: $115,000/year - $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. For Colorado, the salary range is: $135,000 - $175,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. This salary range is a good faith estimate of what Vetcove may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The range reflects the base hourly rate or annual compensation (as applicable), and does not include bonus, equity or other incentives.

In addition to base compensation, Vetcove offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the “Benefits (Full Time Roles)” section above for more details.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application through Vetcove’s Careers Page. The application deadline is accepted on an on going basis.

Please note we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Scam Alert

Attention all job seekers! We want to ensure that you’re well-informed about a serious matter affecting the job market. It has come to our attention that scammers are operating in the industry, impersonating employees and attempting to deceive savvy applicants like you. Here’s what you need to know:

• Our job listings are exclusively available on official sites (our careers page, LinkedIn, BuiltIn, and Indeed). Be cautious of other sources claiming to represent us or any organization that you’re interested in. Stay on the lookout!
• Authentic communications from our company will only come through verified email addresses and phone numbers. If you receive unexpected messages or calls, exercise caution and verify their authenticity. Don’t let scammers catch you off guard!
• It's essential to independently verify the legitimacy of any job postings you come across. Visit our official careers page to confirm the validity of any openings. Stay proactive and protect yourself!
• Remember that during the application process, we will never request sensitive personal or financial information from you. Be wary of anyone asking for such information. Keep your personal data secure!
• If you suspect any fraudulent activity or encounter suspicious individuals, please report it immediately to our recruiting department. By working together, we can combat these scams and keep the job market safer for everyone.

We understand the importance of your job search and want to ensure your experience is positive and secure. Always exercise caution and stay scam-smart!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Vetcove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Key skills/competency

• Senior Software Engineer
• Python
• Django
• React
• React Native
• JavaScript
• Postgres
• API Development
• Web Applications
• System Integrity