Senior Software Engineer

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Expected start date: ASAP (position is open if you can still read this)

Positions Open: 05

Experience Required: 03 to 04 years of working in a rapid startup environment

Education Required: Education is flexible; however, a background in engineering is a plus

Salary package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Monthly performance-based increments & cash bonuses

Perks:

• Opportunity to work & grow with a Y-Combinator backed Founder who has been doing startups for more than a decade
• More than 90% of customers are based in the USA (get exposure working on cutting-edge/disruptive tech)
• Opportunity to travel abroad and gain invaluable exposure
• We have offices in Pakistan, Qatar & America.
• Experience Hyper-growth in your career based on the Silicon Valley mindset
• A strong base salary
• Flexible working hours
• High performance oriented and resilient work environment / workstation
• Company Issued Laptops/ Electronic Devices based on need and performance
• Free Food (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner/ Snacks/ Fruits and Beverages)
• 24/7 Access to the office
• Performance based paid cool-off period
• Dedicated time / Access to a plethora of Learning Resources
• Knowledge base mini library present at the office
• Fastest network (internet) in Pakistan
• Medical insurance, treatment and employee care for astronauts
• Overnight Stay Facilitation: Sleeping pods and Lockers
• Recreational activities / trips
• Highest Grade Massage Chairs
• Gaming corner - PS5
• Insured parking space
• Support team available for facilitation of employees
• Taxation, Accounts and legal assistance for the employees.
• The best work culture/team environment in the world Primed to set you up for either running your own company or being a C-Level Executive in one.

Location:

• Full-time - Islamabad, Pakistan (F-7 Markaz)
• This position requires you to travel Internationally to the MENA region and beyond if necessary.
• Based upon your exceptional performance, you might be allocated to the International Operating Base.

About Cowlar: Cowlar is a venture-funded, Y-combinator start-up creating & delivering world-class engineering products and solutions in Retail, Industrial Automation, Enterprise Software Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Robotics, Industry 4.0, and associated fields. Our exceptional team uses engineering best practices and a first-principles approach to solving complex problems and delivering enterprise-scale projects at warp speed.

With a culture that empowers big ideas and a focus on making our people the best version of themselves through continuous upskilling and enablement, we believe this is a place where exceptional talent comes together to make magic happen across multiple verticals. We're looking for like-minded people who understand our mission and are willing to become part of the journey.

We're looking for people who are not afraid of learning something new, who focus on hypergrowth, teach others what they have learnt and uphold the culture of the company. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated. We want to work with people who realize their own potential and can execute quickly. We do not compromise on quality and your role should be to raise the bar and motivate others to be at their best.

Important Further Reading: We value our culture above all else- Please go through this Culture Document carefully to understand our culture, values and what we represent. Check out our website: cowlardesignstudio.com to learn more about our work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement & Requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders, analyze business needs, translate into technical specs, participate in meetings, conduct feasibility analysis, present solutions.
• Architecture & Design: Design software architecture, create specifications, evaluate technologies, ensure scalability and security, implement best practices.
• Development Process: Manage projects, estimate resources, write clean code, develop APIs, create UI, integrate services.
• Quality Assurance: Implement testing, perform code reviews, fix bugs, ensure security.
• Database & Data Management: Design schemas, optimize queries, manage backups.
• DevOps & Deployment: Set up CI/CD, manage environments, monitor systems, troubleshoot deployments.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Document systems, create user guides, share knowledge.
• Team Collaboration: Mentor, collaborate, participate in agile processes, improve development practices.
• Maintenance & Support: Support production, perform upgrades, monitor performance, resolve issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated, evaluate new tools, suggest improvements, participate in training.

Additional sections on team development, requirements, preferred characteristics, individual characteristics, and notes are also included, emphasizing leadership, proactive mindset, adaptability, and a strong culture fit.