Senior Software Engineer - Web Technologies

Sweetwater, the nation’s #1 online retailer of pro audio equipment and music instruments is seeking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to add to our growing eCommerce Engineering team. As a member of eCommerce Engineering, you will build and support cutting-edge software solutions, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

This is a full-time position located at our headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN. We offer flexible work schedules and hybrid work-from-home options. Benefits include health insurance (including vision and dental options), generous paid time off, and campus amenities like our Downbeat Diner, Crescendo Café, Wavelengths Salon and Spa, Fitness Center, free employee medical clinic, and more.

We are looking for candidates who are hungry for the next challenge, exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills and take personal ownership of their projects. Here, you'll have a voice while being an active participant in the way we solve complex business challenges. We care deeply about the work we do, and we are committed to serving our customers. If you have these same qualities, we'd like to speak with you!

Job Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse, expert team of engineers to build the next generation of our best-in-class ecommerce website, backend integrations, and internal tools
• Build scalable, testable, and reusable code using open-source technologies
• Solve complex performance and architectural challenges
• Own the development of substantial features from concept to production

• Proficiency in PHP or another object-oriented language (e.g., C#, Java, C++, Golang)
• 5-8 years of professional programming experience
• Experience with modern web development technologies such as JavaScript, React.js, Vue.js, Node.js, HTML, and CSS
• Substantial experience working with relational databases like MySQL or Postgres and the ability to write performant SQL queries
• Fluency with Git or other version control software

• WOWs The Customer – You possess a deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences
• Gets Things Done – You have a great work ethic and move through tasks with a sense of urgency
• Obsesses over the Details – You are committed to paying attention to the details
• Drives Continuous Improvement – You are always focusing on effective and efficient work and ways to get better
• Develops the Future – You are committed to the pursuit of growing personally & professionally and have a focus on bringing your colleagues along in that journey

Sweetwater’s culture is one that is built on the creation and celebration of music, which unifies people from all walks of life. Our individual differences make Sweetwater stronger as a company and a better place to work. Having a truly diverse workforce allows us the opportunity to collectively respect, learn and grow from each unique perspective and experience. We have welcomed thousands of employees and families who have joined the Sweetwater team from all over the nation and the world, and we welcome you, too, to find out why we consider a career at Sweetwater the full-time dream