Software Engineer II

About the Company 

Essor, where brands take flight. We find digital challenger brands and supercharge them into iconic global legends that consumers love. As a next-generation consumer products platform, we leverage technology, industry expertise, and strategic collaborations to ignite growth and launch brands beyond expectations. 

Essor’s brand portfolio today includes a broad range of rapidly growing health & wellness and lifestyle brands like Boka, ZitSticka, Puracy, OTOTO Design, FreshCap, Iron Flask, Fullstar, NumNum, Key Nutrients, and Viking Revolution that are sold on Amazon, Direct to Consumer channels, and through national retailers like Target, CVS, and Walmart. 

About the Role

As an Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of features or sub-modules within larger projects. This role requires strong coding proficiency, collaboration, and a mindset for continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with peers, product managers, and senior engineers to ensure seamless project delivery while honing your technical and problem-solving skills.

What you will do:

• Develop and Maintain Code: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for moderately complex features and sub-modules.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work alongside product managers, senior engineers, and other team members to deliver quality features.
• Participate in Code Reviews: Regularly contribute as both a reviewer and reviewee to maintain high standards across the codebase.
• Improve Systems: Understand and contribute to the system’s architecture by identifying bottlenecks and proposing optimizations.
• Follow Best Practices: Apply design patterns, coding principles, and industry best practices in daily tasks.

Who you are:

You bring a blend of technical expertise, curiosity, and teamwork, complemented by a strong foundation in software development.

• Programming Expertise: Proficient in at least one language (Python, Java, or JavaScript), with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Core Concepts: Solid understanding of data structures (e.g., arrays, hash maps) and algorithms (e.g., sorting, recursion).
• Tools & Systems: Experience with Git, database systems, and basic cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker.
• Exposure to agile practices (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning).
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment processes.
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, Angular) and backend frameworks (Django, Spring Boot) is a plus.
• Experience with performance optimization, such as improving load times or database query efficiency is a plus.
• Contributions to open-source or personal coding projects is preferred.
• Certifications like AWS Developer or advanced technical certifications are preferred.

We are seeking for people who:

• Are owners. 
• Are continually raising the bar.  
• Are sincerely open-minded, and are willing to examine their strongest convictions with humility. 
• Nurture and embrace differing perspectives to make better decisions. 

What's in it for you?

• A supportive, diverse and global team with a growth mindset.
• A scaling company with great industry professionals.
• A flexible (hybrid) working environment.
• Great opportunities to get involved with exciting projects.

If you are ready to join our fast-paced company, apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin will be considered. No qualified applicants will be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

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