Back End Software Engineer - Remote

Company: Kasa Living, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Who We Are* This role can be either fully remote or based in our SF HQ. We chose a location because some job boards require us to input one.Kasa is building a global accommodations brand unlike any other. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is affordable, trustworthy, and in convenient locations. Our guests enjoy seamless check-ins, spacious apartments and attractive amenities, helping them feel right at home. If anything comes up, our remote customer service is available 24/7, ensuring our hospitality is felt, not seen.Behind the scenes, we leverage technology and innovative operations to build a globally scalable offering that delivers high quality stays. Our products and systems unlock unparalleled flexibility to operate anywhere from a few to a few hundred Kasas in any type of building, in just about any location. We currently have Kasas in over 17 states and are expanding into new markets all the time.All of this is made possible by our team members, each of whom plays a critical role in fulfilling our vision and mission. We strive to foster a culture that values feedback, support, and collaboration throughout the organization. As a remote-first company, we work hard to bridge the gap of distance through initiatives that foster connection across Kasa. A few examples include engaging All-Hands meetings, department get-togethers (online and in person), and teamwide celebrations of important milestones. We encourage team members to stay at Kasa properties to experience our product firsthand and meet local team members when nearby. Guests are critical to Kasa's mission. Accordingly, every new Kasa team member gets trained in Guest Experience during their onboarding.Our team is fortunate to have diverse backgrounds, personalities, and experiences united by a commitment to excellence and passion for our industry. If Kasa's vision and culture speaks to you, and you're up for the challenge of building a company on the cutting edge of real estate, we would love to have you on our team!The RoleWe are looking for a Bay Area-based Back End Engineer (open to remote). As a core member of our engineering team, you will have the autonomy to build and architect much of our foundational technology stack, as well as develop new features for internal and external stakeholders. You'll be moving fast, but building with intention for future maintainability and extensibility.In this role, you will report to the Director of Engineering and work with frontend leads, UX designers, and product managers to build the future of Kasa's internal operational platform. We hope you're excited by the challenge!About The TeamThis role is in our Technology department and our team is split between San Francisco and Hungary. Our team is friendly, collaborative and we get a lot of our work done during short, water-cooler chats or while making coffee. We run an agile development process and consider a strong culture-add very important. Everyone joined Kasa because they are passionate about travel and hospitality and they stay because of our great culture.Day in the life of a Kasa Backend EngineerLike any Software Engineer, there is no 'typical day'. Before the day gets rolling we like to start by syncing with our Hungarian coworkers in the form of stand-ups or other agile ceremonies like grooming and planning. The rest of the day tends to be free-form and highly dependent on your responsibilities for the day. You'll work on individual tasks that need to be completed and at other times you'll meet in a conference room with the team of designers or engineers to work through a complex problem. Often, we like to grab lunch as a team from local restaurants and eat together in the office or a nearby park.Overall, you are expected to uphold and improve on our high engineering standards. You will not only hone your software engineering skills, but also collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand business problems, gather requirements, and design technical solutions.Experience* At least 4 years of software engineering experience within the industry* Experience deploying and maintaining cloud-based web applications (AWS preferred)* Experience working with a web application frameworks and technologies* Professional experience with relational and non-relational database technologies - mongodb* Experience with serverless microservices based architectures* Ability to thrive in a startup environment with enthusiasm to learn and explore personal and technical boundaries* Passion for travel and hospitalityPlus if...* Experience with agile methodologies and rapid iteration cycles* Experience in a dynamic early-stage startup environmentIn one year, you will succeed at Kasa by having* Written elegant, well-tested, readable, and maintainable code* Built infrastructure to support thousands (and eventually millions) of guests* Investigated and introduced open source technologies that allow us to grow and scale for the future* Helped define our road-map and architecture based on technology and business needs* Taken pride in working on projects to successful completion involving a wide variety of technologies and systemsBenefits* ?? Remote Work With flexibility as a core value, and over three-quarters of the team working remotely, Kasa employees are able to work from anywhere!* ? Kasa Travel Credit We love to travel! Kasa employees get an allowance of free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a 50% discount on any nights for friends and family* ?? Generous Stock Option Plan We believe the success of our business should be shared with our team. As you grow with us, we increase the opportunities for you to become part-owners of our company.* ?? Flexible PTO Full-time exempt Kasa employees are encouraged to take time off as they need and see fit, ensuring that it's not disruptive to their work* ?? Competitive Salary We offer base salaries at or above market rates plus additional earning opportunities based on the position* ???Health Coverage We've invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it mostKasa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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