Associate Software Engineer - C# at Rithum

Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimise operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.

Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimised consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.

Overview

As an Engineering team we welcome new technologies and are constantly self-evaluating our tech stack to make sure we are providing software of the highest quality. Continuous Delivery is important to us, and we are constantly looking to improve our automated testing and continuous integration.

As an Associate Software Engineer you develop, write, and test code for software applications or systems under the guidance of senior engineers. The Engineering Team is dedicated to improving processes, quality and techniques, with the goal of producing the highest quality software solutions in the industry. You are responsible for supporting the software engineering team in these efforts, including traditional QA work, with quality being considered at all stages of development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of new features as part of a team, typically following design specifications provided by senior engineers or architects.
• Diagnose and fix software defects or bugs reported by users or uncovered during testing.
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers, developers, designers, and other team members. This often includes participating in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and team meetings.
• Participate in reviewing code written by peers and receive feedback on your own code to ensure quality and maintainable software development.
• Learn new technologies, languages, tools, and best practices. We expect our Associate Software Engineers to be proactive in improving their skills and staying updated with the latest trends in software development.
• Engage in the software development process utilizing agile methodologies. This includes contributing to sprints, user stories, and participating in sprint reviews & retrospectives.
• Manage small to medium-sized tasks or features assigned by senior engineers, delivering them on time and to specification.
• Analyze requirements or issues and propose solutions. You may be involved in solving technical challenges related to performance, scalability, or user experience. Occasionally perform research or develop prototypes to test out new ideas, frameworks, or technologies.

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications  

• 0-2 years' experience in software engineering (working in a SAAS environment preferred)
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Proficiency in at least one or two programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, C#, JavaScript, etc.
• Solid understanding of fundamental computer science concepts like sorting, searching, trees, and hash tables.
• Project experience developing web applications, working with databases, and consuming APIs
• Understanding of relevant software development tools including version control, build processes and test frameworks
• Ability to work within a lean approach to product development, following agile workflows such as Scrum and Kanban

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge and practical experience of cloud computing infrastructures such as AWS or Azure
• Use of source code repositories such as Azure DevOps and Git
• Project experience working with SQL Server databases
• Prior hands-on experience through internships, personal projects, open-source contributions, or university projects.

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What it’s like to work at Rithum 

When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.

As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.

At Rithum you will:

• Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
• Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
• Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
• Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
• Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.

Benefits 

• Medical, Dental and Psychology benefits 
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Competitive time off package with 25 Days of PTO, 13 Company-Paid Holidays, 2 Wellness days and 1 Paid Volunteer Day 
• Voucher program for Transportation, Meals & Childcare 
• Work from the Madrid co-working space, if desired
• Remote Working Stipend: €40/month automatically applied in payroll
• Access to tools to support your wellbeing such as the Calm App and an Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional development stipend and learning and development offerings to help you build the skills and connections you need to move forward in your career. 
• Charitable contribution match per team member 

Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the Accommodations Request Form. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.