As a Software Engineer for Orders API at Toast in Boston, MA, you are building the backbone of the restaurant technology platform, empowering restaurants to streamline their operations and focus on what matters most - their customers and their craft. This role is pivotal in driving the success of Toast and the restaurant industry as a whole, as you design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient APIs that meet the evolving needs of restaurants. You are contributing to a cutting-edge platform that is revolutionizing the way restaurants operate, and your work has a direct impact on the company's growth and the industry's transformation. With Toast's commitment to innovation and excellence, you have unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement, whether it's expanding your technical expertise, taking on leadership roles, or exploring new areas of interest.

As a Software Engineer for Orders API, your day-to-day activities involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements, designing and developing RESTful APIs using Kotlin, and ensuring the reliability and performance of the Orders API. Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing scalable and efficient API architectures that meet the needs of a rapidly growing customer base


• Developing and deploying high-quality, well-tested code that adheres to Toast's engineering standards


• Collaborating with the incident response team to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance


• Participating in code reviews and contributing to the improvement of the overall codebase


• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and microservices, to identify opportunities for innovation and growth


• Working closely with the product management team to prioritize and refine the product roadmap


• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth and development of the engineering team. You are working in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, and you are reporting to an experienced engineering leader who is dedicated to your growth and success.

At Toast, you are joining a community of passionate and talented individuals who are driven by