L2 Software Engineer – West Tech Shipping

West Tech Shipping is looking for a versatile L2 Software Engineer to join our growing team! We maintain a large and evolving codebase spanning multiple technologies, and we need fast learners who are willing to put in the effort to become proficient across our stack.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Writing, maintaining, and optimizing code in PHP/WordPress, which powers our core application.
• Customizing WordPress plugins to improve functionality.
• Developing and maintaining APIs that connect our mobile and web applications.
• Working on React Native (Expo) for our customer-facing mobile app.
• Contributing to our Next.js customer-facing website.
• Managing infrastructure on AWS (EC2, Lambda with Python, and other services as needed).
• Debugging and resolving issues across the stack to ensure smooth operations.
• Learning and adapting quickly to new technologies as the system evolves.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong programming skills in PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, React Native, and MySQL (You don’t need to know everything, but you must be willing to learn).
• Experience working with custom PHP scripts and WordPress integrations.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.).
• 2–3 years of experience in software development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate a large and complex codebase.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PHP/Wordpress for development of our core system.
• Experience working with React for web development.
• Knowledge of logistics, e-commerce, or similar industries.
• Experience optimizing and scaling database systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is nice to have but not required—we care more about skills and experience.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a diverse tech stack and grow your skill set.
• Be part of a team solving real-world logistics challenges.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment.

If you’re a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!