Senior Backend Engineer

Join Our Team as a Senior Backend Engineer

Pear Commerce is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems. You will work closely with frontend teams to build shopper-facing and embedded JavaScript SDKs, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Backend Systems: Utilize Java and other modern technologies to create robust backend systems that support our ecommerce platform.
• Collaborate with Frontend Developers: Work alongside frontend teams to develop SPA (Single Page Application) JavaScript/HTML interfaces and embedded JavaScript SDKs.
• Manage AWS Deployments: Ensure the reliability and scalability of our infrastructure through effective AWS deployment management.
• API Development: Implement and optimize APIs that enable CPG brands to engage directly with shoppers, providing real-time inventory and purchasing options.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment: Leverage GitHub PR workflows and CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless development and deployment processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to deliver marketing tools and solutions that drive engagement and sales.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in backend development using languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Scala, Go, or Ruby.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in building modern, resilient backend systems, and experience with HTTP REST, GraphQL, and cloud computing systems like AWS.
• Mentorship: A passion for teaching and mentoring teammates on software engineering best practices.
• Version Control: Experience with modern version-control systems such as Git, Mercurial, GitHub, or BitBucket.
• Testing and Linting: Knowledge of code testing and linting practices.
• Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud computing systems and SAAS concepts.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Ability to plan, build, and scrutinize monitoring and alerting for production systems.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: €170,000 - €235,000 per year, based on experience and skillset.
• Benefits: 100% health premiums paid for you and your dependents, fully remote work with bi-yearly onsites, 401(k) plan, $250/month co-working space stipend, $350 one-time home office stipend, 20 company holidays, and unlimited PTO.

About Pear Commerce

Pear Commerce is a venture-backed startup redefining how CPG brands approach ecommerce. We provide the infrastructure for the Retail Ecommerce channel, offering insights into customer journeys from impression to sale. Our team is composed of talented individuals who are passionate about building innovative solutions and driving the success of our platform.

Location

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere while collaborating with a diverse and inclusive team.

If you are a skilled backend engineer with a passion for building scalable systems and want to be part of a forward-thinking company, we encourage you to apply and join us in transforming the ecommerce landscape.