Backend Software Engineer at Philz Coffee

At Philz, we're all about Bettering Days; and as a Backend Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in making that happen as part of a collaborative engineering team focused on building thoughtful, scalable solutions that power both our digital experiences and our thriving retail business. While your primary focus will be developing and maintaining integrations between internal systems and external partners, you'll also have opportunities to contribute across our broader tech stack. You'll write in Python, Ruby, and PHP, and bring strong database and data architecture skills to the table. If you're excited to blend engineering craft with a mission-driven company, we’d love to connect with you.This is a remote position, however, you must be based in one of the following Philz markets - California (SF Bay Area or Southern California). WHAT YOU’LL DODevelopmentDesign, build, and test backend services and system integrations that support our mobile and ecommerce platformsWrite and maintain high-quality, production-ready code that is reliable and scalableTranslate product and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable technical solutionsOwn the architecture and upkeep of our databases and data models, ensuring performance and integrityExplore emerging technologies and build proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new tools and frameworksTeam Collaboration & WorkflowCollaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers in an Agile environment to solve business challenges through thoughtful backend solutionsContribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to ensure team efficiency and clarity of prioritiesHelp the team prioritize engineering efforts that deliver the greatest business impact WHAT YOU’LL NEED5+ years of experience in PHP and Laravel5+ years of experience in Python, Ruby, and Ruby on RailsDeep understanding of RESTful architecture and API design principlesProficient with Git and established git workflowsProficient in SQL with experience across multiple database systems, including PostgreSQLExperience developing in test-driven environments using PHP and RubyExperience with ecommerce systems and related technical workflowsExperience working within Scrum or Agile development teamsStrong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including Google Cloud and AWSHands-on experience using Docker in development environmentsProficient in using Jira or equivalent project management toolsExperience with React Native**Compensation & BenefitsA reasonable estimate of the starting annual base salary for this role is $145,000 to $155,000. Please note that the base salary will vary based on qualifications, previous experience, and work location.When you join our team, we better your days through our benefits and support programs – we offer our team members medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, optional family life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, mental health support, holiday pay, Vacation & Sick Time, Team Member discounts, freebie drinks and discounted beans, fun Philz swag, opportunities for growth and advancement, and more! Employee Privacy Notice