Software Engineer, SMS Adapter

Ottimate

. Build and maintain the adapter connecting in-store systems, starting with BRdata, and sync invoice items, vendor, and PO data to Ottimate .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining software adapters for retail systems, with a focus on data synchronization, integration reliability, and secure operations on end-user machines. Proficient in database management, testing methodologies, and navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments.

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Software Engineering ExperienceIntegration And Sync Code DevelopmentDatabase ManagementAutomated TestingRetail/Grocery Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Data SynchronizationIntegration CodeDatabase Schema Reverse-EngineeringIdempotencyConflict HandlingObservabilityEnd-To-End TestingUnit TestingPackaging And DistributionFailure Visibility

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WindowsOttimateBRdata

Industry Keywords

Retail SystemsGrocery MarketPOS IntegrationsField-Deployed Software

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain the adapter connecting in-store systems, starting with BRdata, and sync invoice items, vendor, and PO data to Ottimate
Design and harden reliable delta and full sync processes with retry/backoff behavior, conflict handling, and failure visibility
Own local data handling and credential storage for secure unattended operation on store machines
Build and improve setup and monitoring experiences for configuration, sync-health checks, and troubleshooting
Establish automated test coverage and reliability across target deployment environments, primarily Windows
Own packaging, updates, and installation for software on store-owned machines behind restrictive IT policies
Diagnose network, permissions, and data-access issues with pilot retail/grocery customers and convert them into product and reliability improvements
Define and evolve the adapter data model and mapping layer for additional store systems
Serve as engineering owner for Ottimate's retail and grocery market entry

Requirements

What you’ll need

+5 YoE in strong software engineering experience, with a track record of owning a product end-to-end, from the data layer through the user-facing experience
Experience building and shipping software that runs on end-user machines, including packaging and distribution concerns
Solid database experience, including reverse-engineering schemas in third-party systems
Experience writing dependable integration and sync code, including idempotency, retries, partial-failure handling, and observability
Practical testing experience using integration and end-to-end tests in addition to unit tests
Comfort operating with ambiguity in a new, fast-moving product area
Bonus: Prior experience with retail/grocery back-office systems, POS integrations, or field-deployed software supporting non-technical end users

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary based on skills & experience
Medical, Dental, Vision and other Company-Subsidized Benefits for you and your family
Employer sponsored 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (and the encouragement to use it)
Promote from within philosophy
Growing startup team and exposure to a pivotal business growth stage
Agency to solve difficult problems creatively
Freedom to explore work that inspires you
Infrastructure supporting ongoing challenge and development
Collaboration with passionate teammates
Diverse and inclusive workforce and safe workplace
People-first leadership supporting growth