Senior Engineer

Company Description

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (15000+ experts across 26 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services with a focus on integrating the Shopify platform into our ecosystem.
• Implement and maintain integration solutions using GraphQL and REST APIs to ensure efficient data exchange between systems.
• Work closely with the development team to architect scalable and maintainable integration solutions.
• Leverage Google PubSub for event-driven architectures and real-time data processing, ensuring robustness and scalability of the system.
• Preferably utilize Apache Pulsar to enhance messaging and streaming capabilities within our platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, product managers, and QA engineers) to understand requirements, design comprehensive solutions, and ensure quality integration processes.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of the backend services to ensure they meet our high standards of efficiency and reliability.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in e-commerce technology, with a focus on Shopify platform updates, to continuously improve our integration solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, specifically with experience in integrating e-commerce platforms such as Shopify.
• Proficient in Java programming, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience
• Proficient in GraphQL and REST API development, with a strong understanding of best practices for data exchange and integration.
• Solid experience with Google PubSub and a strong understanding of event-driven architecture and real-time data processing.
• Experience with Apache Pulsar is highly preferred, showcasing an ability to work with advanced messaging and streaming technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to architect scalable and maintainable backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with other e-commerce platforms and frameworks.
• Experience with Algolia as a Search Engine solution.
• Experience with Applications run on Node JS.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and scalability best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., GCP).
• Understanding of web security principles and best practices