Backend Developer for Online Stores

Job Description

Join the Online Stores group if you want to make a tangible impact on the future of eCommerce and the broader web. With great impact comes great responsibility, and we are looking for an exceptional backend software engineer to join us in shaping the future. We embrace an AI-first development mindset, constantly exploring how AI can amplify engineering excellence and innovation. Enjoy a culture of learning, growth, and cutting-edge technology. In your day-to-day, you will:

Take ownership of backend developments from ideation to production, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability

Lead the design and implementation of backend solutions using microservice architectures and enjoy solving high-scale technical challenges in distributed environments

Collaborate with talented engineers in a team that values quality, ownership, and innovation

Work with frontend developers and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions and optimize platform performance

Leverage AI-powered tools and IDEs to accelerate development, boost productivity, and maintain high code quality

Contribute to architectural discussions, advocate for backend excellence, and continuously improve our codebase, DevOps, and processes to enhance scalability and developer productivity

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in backend development, designing and building robust distributed systems at scale
Deep knowledge of server-side technologies such as Scala, Node.js, Java, C#, or similar, and experience with microservices architectures
Experience working with databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, messaging systems, and designing APIs (RESTful and/or GraphQL)
Strong understanding of performance optimization, security, reliability, and cloud-native/DevOps practices
Ability to lead projects, collaborate with multiple teams, communicate technical concepts effectively, and work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, version control (Git), monitoring/logging tools, and modern development processes

Additional Information

The Online Stores group is responsible for an eCommerce platform with hundreds of thousands of online stores, processing billions of dollars in yearly GPV. The team is at the heart of this ecosystem, driving innovation and building the next generation of online commerce experiences. We work on a platform that influences millions of users and generates billions in revenue.

If you’re passionate about backend engineering and want to work on projects that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!