Staff Software Engineer

About the engineering team

At Orderful, we believe in building a community where growth, collaboration, and creativity thrive. You’ll be part of a team that is serious about driving change in the world of EDI, yet we make sure to have fun along the way. We're dedicated to helping each other grow through mentorship, recognition, and continuous learning.  If you're curious, driven, and passionate about making an impact, you'll fit right in.

About the role

As a Staff Software Engineer at Orderful, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and scalability of our platform. Our systems handle millions of critical EDI transactions every month, and a single error can lead to significant business impact, with tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise potentially going undelivered. As our transaction volume grows, maintaining accuracy, scalability, and reliability is paramount. You’ll lead complex projects and help guide the future of our technology to support this growth.

• Design & Lead: Architect and deploy scalable systems that power our core platform.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and drive technical decisions that align with our business goals.
• Oversee & Deliver: Oversee project timelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Mentor & Share: Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and growth by mentoring engineers and promoting best practices.
• Optimize for Success: Ensure our systems meet high standards for performance, security, and reliability.
• Contribute to Strategy: Help shape our long-term technical roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

About you

You’re not just an engineer; you’re someone who thrives on solving complex problems and driving meaningful change. You enjoy leading projects and mentoring others while continuously learning and exploring new technologies.

Your Experience Includes:

• Expert Knowledge: Node.js, React, JavaScript & TypeScript, API & microservice development.
• Database Skills: Proficiency with both relational and non-relational databases.
• System Design: Experience with distributed systems and messaging/event systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Software Quality: Strong understanding of testing, CI/CD, and documentation best practices.
• Nice-to-Haves: Familiarity with NestJS, Nx, AWS, or even better—experience with EDI.

Why you'll love working here

• We believe in fostering a supportive community where every voice is heard, and we celebrate our differences.
• You’ll have ownership of projects and make a significant impact on a rapidly growing company.
• We encourage learning, iterating, and growing—you’ll have opportunities to experiment and expand your skill set.
• We offer all the perks that matter: flexibility, remote work options, stock options, and great health benefits.

At Orderful, one of our core values is building a great community. We are looking for strong, diverse, and supportive team members. We welcome everyone to apply. Come join our team, where we celebrate differences, play to our strengths, and encourage growth!