Engineer

Impact

We are looking for an engineer to work on the API Gateway team at Shipt. Using custom microservices and open source technologies, the API Gateway provides self-service access to routing and configuration across multiple distributed data planes for all of Shipt’s APIs. As an engineer on this team you will be working on a range of technologies including core platform configurations using Terraform and Helm, microservices written in Go, and an API Portal written in Typescript. Using these tools, you will be enabling easy self-service onboarding and transparent configuration for all applications hosted at Shipt.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

At least 6 months of experience writing and deploying production-quality code in a professional environment (internships count!)

Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, or JavaScript

Solid understanding of REST and experience building RESTful API’s

Experience building and deploying apps with modern cloud-based infrastructure, version control, and CI / CD systems (e.g. AWS / GCP / Azure, k8s, GitHub, Jenkins / Drone, Spinnaker, Artifactory)

Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders

Ability to handle on-call duties which could involve working evenings and weekends to respond to production issues

Skills & Education

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

Agile Methodology, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integrations, Go Programming LanguageBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience | Required

Work Arrangement

Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader. Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.

At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day.

Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.