We're looking for a Software Developer who can design, build, test, and ship high quality software that support the development organization to deliver value to our customers in an efficient, and reliable manner. You'll work on a small and agile team that continuously incorporates feedback to refine and improve the products and features you deliver. Your team will own the entire delivery lifecycle from beta releases to production ready, scalable products suitable for internal development teams. While working in a hybrid work arrangement, a blend of virtual (in accordance with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy), and in Hootsuite's Bucharest office, you will report to Manager, Software Development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work within a cross-functional team (including designers, product managers, architects and other developers) to deliver compelling products and services to our customers
• Design, write, test, and deploy high quality scalable code
• Implement our technical roadmap as we scale our services and build new products
• Maintain standards of security, reliability, performance, and quality
• Work out loud by sharing your experiences and expertise, helping to improve and enhance processes
• Take ownership of your work and work autonomously when necessary
• Participate in code reviews, and apply software development best practices
• Work with the following technologies: Kubernetes, Python, Golang, Typescript, Docker, Brigade, MySQL, Mongo, Django, GRPC, ElasticSearch, Kafka.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and at least 3 years of experience in developing and maintaining software or an equivalent level of education or work experience, and a track record of substantial contributions to software projects with high business impact
• You are proficient in at least one programming language, ideally Python or Golang, have experience with containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and have a desire to learn other languages.
• You have experience in software design: you know how to analyze and design features, drive discussions, and propose technical solutions.
• You have been a solid contributor in teams that have worked on medium-to-large sized projects that had an impact on business; an understanding of SaaS software development practice is considered an asset.
• You know how to apply best practices to ensure high-quality code (i.e. automated tests; code reviews).
• Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding
• Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
• Self Development: is personally committed to, and actively works to continuously improve
• Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems
• Resilience, Tolerance for Change/Ambiguity: can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance work and projects

WHO YOU ARE:

• Tenacious. You are determined to succeed, and you are motivated by the success of customers, colleagues, and the community.
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others. 

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

Step Up: Show the world what it looks like to live and work by these guiding principles. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best work without compromising who they are. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

#LI-ZT #LI-Hybrid