Senior Backend Engineer - Endless Commerce

February 10

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔙 Backend Engineer

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📋 Description

• As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our core platform and driving impactful enhancements. • You’ll design, implement, and maintain backend services that support a growing user base, tackle scaling challenges, and optimize performance. • Working closely with a dynamic team of engineers and stakeholders, you’ll influence architectural decisions, establish best practices, and enhance system reliability. • Your contributions will directly impact the platform's scalability, efficiency, and overall success. • Develop, test, and deploy back-end services and APIs using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and other components in our stack. • Architect scalable solutions to handle high-volume data and transaction processing. • Maintain and optimize existing code to ensure the stability and performance of the platform. • Collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features. • Monitor production systems, resolve incidents, and implement improvements to prevent future issues. • Mentor junior developers and contribute to our culture of continuous learning and improvement. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices for software development.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a strong emphasis on Ruby on Rails. • Proficiency in database design and management, particularly with PostgreSQL. • Familiarity with background processing using Sidekiq or similar tools. • Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Heroku, AWS, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines. • Solid understanding of RESTful API design and web application architecture. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong level of engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams. • Experience with Redis for caching and message queuing. • Knowledge of error monitoring tools such as Bugsnag or similar platforms. • Familiarity with logging solutions like Coralogix. • Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular) to facilitate better back-end integration. • Previous experience working in a startup or fast-paced development environment. • Previous experience with ERP and e-commerce platforms. • A passion for mentoring and helping others grow. • Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses. • Flexible working hours and remote work options. • Professional development opportunities. • Generous vacation policy and paid time off. • Health, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) with company match. • A collaborative culture that values growth and work-life balance.