Sr Software Engineer, Backend

March 15

Mercari, Inc.

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Create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell

Mercari • Mobile • Smartphone • C2C • Flea Market

1001 - 5000

Description

• Build features for our backend services using technologies like Go and PHP • Design distributed systems with microservices architecture running on Kubernetes • Collaborate with iOS, Android, Web, Machine Learning, and Data engineers to develop new features for our product • Design and maintain CI pipelines to build, test, and deliver our apps • Diagnose and fix bugs and scalability bottlenecks to achieve high quality, efficiency, and reliability • Handle incidents that occur in the production environment and participate in an on-call rotation to do so • Address security vulnerabilities and issues to enhance the overall security of the system • Write and maintain technical documentation • Manage own project requirements, deadlines, and qualities

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in software engineering • Full-time working experience as a software engineer with consumer applications • Excellent knowledge of data structures and algorithms • At least 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages including but not limited to Go, PHP, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, and Ruby • Experience designing, developing, and managing microservices • Knowledge of software testing and the ability to write testable code and proper tests • Ability to collaborate with team members including Product Managers, Data Scientists, Designer, Engineers, and QA Engineers to solve complex business problems • Nice-to-haves: Deep knowledge of Go or PHP, Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, Strong knowledge of container and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, Experience working on cloud infrastructure like GCP or AWS

Benefits

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