SOFTWARE ENGINEER – BACK END
Tillster · Hybrid · San Diego Office · $95k–$125k
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER – BACK END
- About Tillster
Headquartered in the USA, Tillster is the global leader in digital ordering and customer engagement solutions. For over a decade we have developed revolutionary self-service, ordering and payments solutions – for mobile, tablet, online, kiosk, call center, and more – creating personalized interactions based on consumer preferences, language, and currency. Our platform is compatible with 15+ unique POS systems, representing over 90% coverage in multi-unit restaurants. We offer one platform: one scalable, enterprise class solution – to create world-class digital engagement solutions. Our mission and passion are one in the same: Empower restaurants and consumers to engage and transact anywhere, anytime, and from any device - one consumer at a time, one order at a time, billions of times over. In doing so, together we are transforming e-commerce in restaurants and making the till grow for Tillster and our customers.
Are you a passionate Software Engineer with a knack for designing and developing quality software solutions? Tillster is the place for you—we are seeking an experienced Software Engineer.
About the Role
As a Mid-Level Software Engineer (SSWE), BACK END you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our cloud-based microservices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs while following best practices, including design patterns, architectural patterns, thorough testing methodologies, and modern AI developer tools to accelerate quality software delivery. You will contribute to fostering an agile, collaborative, and high-performing development environment.
What You'll Do
- Building highly scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices using AWS and TypeScript. Apply key software engineering principles, design patterns, and architectural best practices.
- Leverage state-of-the-art AI developer tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, LLM reasoning models) to accelerate context gathering, boilerplating, test generation, and code refactoring.
- Build and maintain microservices that communicate via well-defined APIs, ensuring service modularity and scalability.
- Implement robust unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure high-quality code. Work towards achieving high test coverage and adopting test-driven development (TDD) where applicable.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum or Kanban) such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Contribute to sprint goals and collaborate effectively with the team.
- Conduct and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, maintainability, and critically evaluating AI-generated code outputs for security and correctness.
- Participate in design sessions to
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rticipate in the 401(k) Plan.
- Education, Learning & Development: We offer college tuition and education assistance programs; Udemy Learning courses; and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Making a Difference in the Tillster Way
Our business and product mission is to empower restaurants and consumers globally; by empowering, supporting, and nurturing the people who are part of the global Tillster team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where every team member is respected, empowered, and encouraged to grow. To make this a reality, Tillster is dedicated to embracing diversity in all forms and is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/parental status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tillster/
Local Candidates Strongly Preferred
No Visa Sponsorship
Principals only – no Agencies or calls please
Tillster is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Visa Sponsorship
Principals only – no Agencies or calls please
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