RETR: Senior Software Engineer

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Job Overview

Retr is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their remote team. As a product-led company, engineering plays a crucial role in their growth. The focus is on ownership, urgency, and helping teammates succeed. This role is particularly significant as it represents the third engineering hire in a small team, where the work produced directly impacts company revenue.

Team Dynamics

The engineering team at Retr consists of three total engineers, all of whom report to the Director of Engineering. This director reports directly to the CTO, who is also an engineer. In this environment, everyone is responsible for shipping their work and owning outcomes. This flat structure encourages collaboration and immediate impact on decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ASP.NET Core applications and REST APIs within a layered architecture.
• Collaborating effectively with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and technical specifications.
• Leading architecture discussions and contributing to key decisions regarding scalability, performance, and system design.
• Building and maintaining background jobs using Hangfire, and managing integrations with services such as Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid, and Azure.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in both production and development environments.
• Participating in Agile development practices and staying updated on emerging technologies that could enhance the platform.

Technology Stack

The technology stack at Retr looks like this:

• Backend: ASP.NET Core, C#, REST APIs, layered architecture
• Data: SQL Server with NHibernate ORM
• Frontend: Razor/MVC, jQuery, Bootstrap
• Infrastructure: Azure (Blob Storage, Key Vault, SignalR), Hangfire for background jobs
• Integrations: Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid

Required Skills

To be a successful candidate, you should have:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience with C# and .NET (Core/.NET 5+).
• A strong understanding of RESTful API design, layered architecture patterns, and ORM frameworks (like NHibernate, EF Core).
• Proficient in using SQL Server, including skills in complex queries, schema design, and performance tuning.
• Capability to work across the stack, including backend services and frontend (Razor/MVC, JavaScript).
• Experience with Azure services or equivalent cloud platforms.
• Strong source control practices, experience with Git, and knowledge of DevOps practices.
• A creative problem solver who excels in listening, logic, and critical thinking.
• Team-oriented, committed to helping others succeed while adhering to a strong ethical framework.

Bonus Skills

There's an opportunity to stand out if you possess:

• Experience with authentication patterns (like JWT, cookie auth, SAML2, OpenID Connect).
• Background in mobile app development.

Work Philosophy

Retr operates under three guiding philosophies:

• Give more than you get.
• Lead with value.
• Do the right thing.

Five fundamental values that support these philosophies include Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Accountability, and Excellence. Those who resonate with these values will find a good fit in the company culture.

Compensation and Benefits

Retr offers an attractive compensation package, which includes:

• A base salary range of $150,000 to $170,000, with no geographical salary adjustments.
• Fully remote work setup, allowing for flexibility.
• Company-paid medical insurance covering 100% of individual premiums.
• Additional benefits including dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution: 100% on the first 1% plus 50% on the next 5%.
• Generous time off policies including 25 days of PTO and 13 paid holidays such as Christmas Eve and the day after Thanksgiving.
• A $100 weekly meal stipend and a $100 monthly wellness stipend.
• Full home office setup including a laptop, monitors, camera, and peripherals.

What to Expect

While Retr does not provide big-tech RSUs and operates with minimal bureaucracy, they emphasize a lean structure that enables maximum impact. Candidates work closely with senior members without layers blocking communication or workflow.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a resume and a brief note about significant projects they are proud of to jobs@retr.app. The application process includes a review by the team, followed by conversations and a paid technical exercise reflecting real work scenarios.

Commitment to Diversity

Retr is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, maintaining a non-discriminatory hiring approach.

For more information about the company and to apply, visit their website at retr.app.

This job offer was originally published on weworkremotely.com