Senior Software Engineer, Back End - Shopping (Remote)

This job was posted over 30 days ago, so it has most likely closed. See newer jobs like it.

Written by AI from the job title and company, not by Jobs via Dice, so some details may not match this job. The employer's own page has the real description.

Overview

The Senior Software Engineer, Back End - Shopping will play a critical role in the development and enhancement of our e-commerce platform. This position involves designing and implementing scalable services to optimize communication between the front end and back end systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges, ensure robust performance, and contribute to achieving overall business objectives in a remote work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs for the shopping platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and front-end engineers to define and implement new features.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to ensure best practices in software development.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, implementing effective solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives in an Agile development environment.
• Proactively contribute to the improvement of system architecture for enhanced scalability and security.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to bring innovative solutions to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, preferably in an e-commerce environment.
• Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• A strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Solid knowledge of version control systems, preferably Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong initiative toward continuous improvement.

Technologies & Tools

The Senior Software Engineer will work with a variety of technologies and tools that enhance the development process and facilitate efficient project management. Key tools include modern frameworks and libraries for back-end development, cloud computing platforms, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, as well as monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for this role possesses strong technical expertise coupled with a collaborative mindset. They should demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a remote team environment, communicating clearly and efficiently. Additionally, a self-motivated approach combined with a passion for innovative technology and e-commerce solutions will make them an excellent fit for our dynamic organization.