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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

Qualifications

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

Sweetwater “Ideal” Team-Player

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

We function best as a unified team, so relocation to our state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne, IN is required. Interested and qualified candidates, please apply. We look forward to exploring your #FullTimeDream with Sweetwater!

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