Senior Software Engineer, Backend

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November 26

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Mercari, Inc.

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eCommerce • Marketplace • Social Impact

Mercari, Inc. is a marketplace platform that allows users to buy and sell various items, offering a convenient and efficient way for individuals to engage in commerce. The company emphasizes innovation, diversity, and inclusion in its work culture while striving to unleash the potential of its employees. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Mercari aims to create a positive impact within the communities it serves and beyond.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2013

🛍️ eCommerce

🏪 Marketplace

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Lead the development of complex backend features and services, such as payment processing and inventory management systems • Design and implement scalable backend architectures and patterns, including microservices and event-driven systems • Drive technical decisions and best practices for backend development, including coding standards, performance budgets, and testing strategies • Mentor and guide other engineers in backend development practices through code reviews and technical presentations • Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define technical requirements and feasibility of new features • Optimize backend performance and scalability, focusing on database optimization, caching strategies, and load balancing • Contribute to backend platform technology and strategic roadmap decisions, including technology evaluation and technical debt reduction • Lead technical discussions and architectural reviews for major features and system changes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • At least 8 years of experience in backend development • Experience with large-scale distributed systems handling millions of users • Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh • Experience with performance optimization at scale, including database optimization and caching strategies • Experience with modern backend build tools and deployment strategies (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform) • Expert knowledge of Go and PHP ecosystems • Deep understanding of backend performance optimization techniques • Strong architectural and system design skills • Excellent knowledge of Agentic AI tools and workflows • Excellent mentoring and technical leadership abilities

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexibility: Work remote from anywhere in the US and receive flexible time off • Wellbeing: Top-notch insurance plans, best-in-class new parent offerings and access to mind and body wellness apps • Growth: As we grow, your career opportunities grow, we provide access to new tools, technologies and learning opportunities • Comprehensive and total rewards: We provide a strong financial foundation and rewards that go beyond the paycheck • Teamwork: We are each other's biggest fans- we celebrate from virtual coffee breaks to recognition programs