Software Developer - JavaScript

We are strengthening our R&D team and we are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to help us deliver impactful solutions for our customers. You'll join the Descartes Finale team of 14 engineers distributed across North America, South America, and Western Europe. We ship code to production several times per day using continuous deployment and a strong test-driven development approach. Our technology stack is predominantly JavaScript (Node.js, React) and MySQL, with C++ used in select places for performance. Our solution is deployed to AWS. You’ll have the autonomy to make meaningful technical decisions, work directly with customers and colleagues, and see your work make a real impact. If you enjoy solving complex problems and shipping high-quality code, you’ll thrive here. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and ship features that improve our SaaS platform for ecommerce sellers • Debug and resolve technical issues across the stack • Collaborate with engineers across time zones to deliver high-quality solutions • Participate in code reviews and help maintain a strong culture of testing and continuous improvement • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction • Communicate clearly and transparently with colleagues and customers Requirements • 5+ years of professional software development experience • Strong understanding of software fundamentals • Experience shipping code to production in a SaaS environment • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (our stack is JavaScript/MySQL, but we value fundamentals over specific tools) • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, distributed team • Comfortable learning new technologies as needed Aptitudes We Value • Strive to delight ourselves and our customers with what we build • Honesty and transparency • Collaborate and learn from our customers • Take ownership of a problem across the entire stack • Constantly strive to improve the product and the team Workplace and benefits • Pleasant informal working environment, professional and friendly team • Hybrid way of working (3 days remotely and 2 days in the office) and flexible working hours • Agile and DevOps culture • Modern, high performing IT equipment (workstation laptop, two monitors, etc.) • Competitive salary matched to your experience • Wide range of training and education options • Team and company-wide knowledge sharing sessions • Team building events, barbecues, after work gatherings, foosball tournaments, etc. • Guaranteed refreshment at the workplace – coffee, tea, fresh fruit, etc. • Modern office space on a rooftop with parking Location You will be based at our Descartes office in Zilina Slovakia. We work in a hybrid mode, 3 days from home and 2 days in the office.