Software Engineer (Contract)
Modern Animal is revolutionizing the veterinary industry. Our mission is to enhance the vet experience, improve the tools used by our veterinary doctors and nurses, and enrich the member experience through technology.
As a Software Engineer at Modern Animal, you will contribute to the full-stack development of our cutting-edge software solutions. This role involves working on a full-stack platform to support our Members and our Veterinary team. You will play a key role in shaping the future of veterinary care by improving our internal tools and member experiences.
This is a long-term, open-ended contractor position with no fixed end date. We value long-term relationships with our team members and aim to build a lasting partnership that supports Modern Animal’s mission and growth. While the contract does not have a predetermined end date, it includes provisions for regular reviews and mutual agreement to ensure ongoing alignment and satisfaction on both sides.
This role requires close collaboration with our teams based in the United States and Latin America. To foster effective teamwork and communication, we are looking for candidates who can work within a Pacific Time Zone (PT) schedule, plus or minus 2 hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, design, implement, manage, test, and evaluate software solutions for Modern Animal's web and mobile applications and backend services.
- Develop using React with TypeScript, React Native, and Python Django, aligning with Modern Animal's standards and best practices.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment, communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Actively learn and integrate new technologies, including GraphQL, Celery, and various AWS tools and services, to enhance our applications and services.
Success Criteria:
- Deliver high-quality, functional, performant, and secure software solutions.
- Adherence to Modern Animal's chosen technologies and best practices.
- Achieve high satisfaction levels among Modern Animal team members and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively learn and apply new technologies.
What We Offer:
- A flexible, remote work culture with a focus on asynchronous communication, supplemented by a few daily stand-ups and sync meetings each week.
- A supportive environment for professional growth and learning.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) policy of 15 days per year for contractors.
The pay range for this position is $ $1,350 to $1,550 per week; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
