Software Developer job in Brooklyn

ABOUT THE ROLE

Uncommon Goods, an award-winning website that offers creatively designed (unusual, handmade, recycled/upcycled, fun) products, is looking for multiple software developers to help us continue to innovate and grow. We are a rapidly growing, innovative, and profitable company in search of the next member of our collaborative team. Our focus always has been, and always will be, on our employees and customers.

We have a fun, diverse, and laid-back environment, and focus on hiring motivated, smart, honest, humble, and nice people. We work hard and love to create great software. We frequently do team activities, often friendly video games or nearby basketball. The company also has great events and benefits, such as transparency (company metrics and financials shared weekly), bowling, dinners, lunches, free fruit, 401K, stock options, and annual bonuses. We want happy, successful workers that love their job. We try to work smart and efficiently to have a work-life balance, not to spend all your waking hours at work.

During the pandemic, we switched to working remotely. We hold virtual meetings and continue to collaborate by doing screen sharing and video calls. We also had a fun virtual gift exchange party for the holidays. One of our goals is to continue to feel like one team, even when we cannot be together in person for safety reasons.

ABOUT YOU

Successful candidates are those that are passionate about technology and will feel comfortable working both independently and with others. You’ll be working on our customer facing website and internal systems and tools, all based around the same technologies described below.

From our beginnings, UncommonGoods has been a pioneer in corporate social responsibility. We were a founding B Corp, which established a new independent standard for sustainable business in 2007. Through our Better to Give program, we’ve donated over $2,000,000 to various charitable organizations since 2001. We believe making the world a better place should be a core part of everything we do, and we’re looking for team members who feel the same way.

ABOUT US

Uncommon Goods offers an ever-changing assortment of original, creative gifts. We partner with independent makers and small businesses to offer our customers an assortment of items that they love to surprise loved ones with (and treat themselves, too)!
We are built on better business practices and committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet. Learn more here.
The best part of Uncommon Goods is us—our team. We've been around for over 20 years because of all the wonderful people who make UG the one-of-a-kind company it is.

Learn more about our products, B Corp certification, guiding principles, Better to Give program, and team members you might be working with.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

2-5+ years of experience developing service-oriented web applications.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Java. Experience with Java 9+ is a plus.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SQL, with PostgreSQL a plus.
Experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience building websites in a team environment.
Experience with at least one of: Model View Controller (MVC), Inversion of Control, Dependency Injection, or another popular programming paradigm.
Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
Experience writing unit tests and testing one’s own code.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of web standards and browser compatibility.
Basic to intermediate understanding of the JVM, especially with regard to memory/performance tuning.
Understanding of software design patterns.
Experience building RESTful web services.
Knowledge of a version control system (Git, SVN, Maven, CVS).
Experience with app servers such as Tomcat.
Experience with Java web frameworks such as Spring MVC.
Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies.
Knowledge of and experience using Docker.
Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Vue JS, or React.
Experience setting up and using a development environment, including IDE, web app server, code repository and other tools.
Experience working in an agile environment, as part of a diverse product team.
Knowledge of modern security issues.
Humble personality, desire to learn, passion for technology.

Additional Information:

You will enjoy the freedom of a self-directed position, while working with mentors who encourage and promote growth and development.
The nature of the work is diverse and includes working in multiple software environments.
Exciting, creative, collaborative team environment.
Ownership stake - your voice affects the direction of the company.
Company focus is toward sustainability, with an emphasis on how we impact the world.
Friendly and informal work environment, including working from home once a week and no dress code.
You will work with other technologists, as well as with each of the company's departments (e.g. merchandising, fulfillment, marketing, customer service, content, accounting) to satisfy project requirements.

COMPANY PERKS

Benefits package includes subsidized medical/dental insurance premiums, generous PTO, paid family leave, and 401(k) with company match.
Casual work atmosphere, fun company events.  (Thanks to our team's creativity, we've devised ways to feel connected remotely, too, and it's still fun.)
40% discount on our products.
Professional development/educational reimbursement.
Public transportation and Citi Bike subsidies.
Safe working environment. Many of our COVID-19 protocols exceed NYC and NYS safety standards. Those who can are working remotely. In our office and warehouse, COVID-19 testing is required of all new hires and monthly for all team members; PPE, including masks and gloves, is required for all team members; and workspaces provide recommended social distancing.

**We are only accepting applicants located in New York State**

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UncommonGoods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer