Big Data Backend Tech Lead

Company Description

We are Wix’s Data Engineering Guild. We drive Wix’s data engineering platform, one of the most extensive commercial data operations in the digital sphere. Each day, we capture, process, analyze, and serve more than 45 billion events generated by millions of people worldwide. Our goal is to provide a platform that democratizes access, exploration, and analysis of these massive amounts of data. We build the infrastructure and tools that enable the rest of Wix and its users to make data-driven decisions, as well as create smarter data-driven products. We work closely with our customers to deliver top-grade solutions to some of the most challenging problems in the big data landscape.

Job Description

As a Big Data Backend Tech Lead, you'll be at the forefront of building and enhancing Wix's data infrastructure. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and complex distributed systems to make significant improvements to our data platforms. In your day-to-day, you will:

Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems and data services

Drive architectural decisions and provide technical leadership

Collaborate closely with top-notch engineers to tackle tough problems and deliver creative solutions

Ensure high availability and reliability of data for various Wix services and products

Mentor and guide team members in best practices, including TDD, clean code, and software engineering principles

Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience

Proven experience in designing and building complex, distributed systems

Proficiency in clean code principles and TDD methodologies

Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills

Familiar with software engineering best practices such as testing, code reviews, and immutability

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

Knowledge of bad practices and anti-patterns in software development

Proactive mindset and a focus on continuous improvement