Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Remote (City) Employment

Rover.com is hiring a Software Engineer

About the Role

At Rover.com, we believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, and our mission is to make it easier to experience that love. We are looking for a Software Engineer in Barcelona to build customer-facing products that enrich the lives of people and their pets. You will be a core contributor to our WordPress platform, solving technical challenges and delivering scalable solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Build, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and supportable solutions across our technology stack, with a focus on our blog and web applications.
  • Take ownership of features from initial concept to launch, working with loose requirements and collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Data Science.
  • Champion core engineering practices, including automated testing, code quality, and technical design best practices.
  • Thrive in a heavily collaborative environment by sharing knowledge, contributing ideas, and continuously improving your craft.
  • Apply analytical thinking to solve problems and maintain meticulous focus on design and user experience to deliver the best service to customers.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience as a professional software developer.
  • Experience building WordPress and web applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and embrace new challenges.
  • Used to working with different agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban/XP).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with technologies similar to our tech stack, including WordPress, Headless WordPress, PHP, React, Typescript, and Nextjs.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration/deployment tools.

Technical Stack

  • WordPress
  • Headless WordPress
  • PHP
  • React
  • Typescript
  • Nextjs

Team & Environment

You'll work in integrated teams, side-by-side with developers, product managers, designers, and data scientists. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community where we are proud to be professional software developers who are curious and passionate about learning.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout
  • Pension plan
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days PTO
  • Meal allowance and flexible compensation plan (transport and nursery)
  • Gym membership
  • €450 to cover the costs associated with the adoption of a pet
  • Annual €150 wellness reimbursement
  • Flexible work hours
  • Snacks and fresh fruit in kitchen
  • Regular team activities, events, game nights
  • Dog-friendly office

Work Mode

This is a local role based in our Barcelona office.

Rover is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and inventive environment with the best employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Required Skills
WordPressHeadless WordPressPHPReactTypescriptNextjsWeb ApplicationsAgile MethodologiesScrumKanbanXP
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Rover.com

Rover.com is an online marketplace for pet services, connecting pet owners with dog walkers, pet sitters, and other pet care providers.

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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category fullstack
Posted 14 days ago