Software Engineer, PHP - Acuity - New York

Acuity Scheduling is a distinct brand and platform within the Squarespace suite of products. The Acuity mission is to help appointment-based businesses start and grow their service by allowing clients to directly schedule appointments, removing administrative burden and giving our users more time to focus on what they love doing.

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer for our Transactions team. You will join a team that powers business growth for our customers by focusing on increasing their bottom line by building a world-class payment experience and providing tools that increase their revenue.

You will report to our Engineering Team Manager and have the option to work onsite, hybrid, or fully remote. Acuity is headquartered in New York City.

You'll Get To…

• Develop new features for Acuity Scheduling, a PHP and React.js application, with a focus on backend or full-stack contributions
• Write server-side production code, develop rapid prototypes for new features, and participate in moving our technical designs forward
• Collaborate with other engineers, and product, design, analytics, and customer operations to understand why we build the features we do
• Practice disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews)

Who We're Looking For

• 3+ years of development experience in Java, Python, Go or another object-oriented language and open to learning PHP. Experience developing large-scale software.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.
• An understanding of database schema design, caching, and scalability.
• A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app …