Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer at Shippo, you will play a crucial role in developing backend systems that support e-commerce businesses by providing essential shipping solutions.

In Short

• Lead the design and implementation of backend services.
• Drive scalability and maintainability through microservices.
• Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines for automated releases.
• Monitor and optimize backend systems for efficiency.
• Design and maintain large-scale database schemas.
• Lead code reviews and mentor other engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product requirements.
• Champion QA automation and operational excellence.
• Provide technical input on new product ideas.
• Lead on-call rotations for incident resolution.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend software development experience.
• Experience designing scalable APIs and services.
• Proficiency in server-side languages (Go, Python, Java, Ruby).
• Strong experience with server-side frameworks.
• Proficiency with NoSQL and event-driven architectures.
• Understanding of OOP and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Work in a remote-friendly environment.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Opportunity to lead technical projects.
• Engage in innovative product development.
• Access to professional development resources.