Back End Engineer

1stdibs

New York, NY

Full Time

Entry Level

113k-125k

5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

1stDibs is a one-of-a-kind online marketplace that connects design lovers to more than one million extraordinary pieces, from furniture and fine art to jewelry and fashion. As a leading global marketplace for design lovers, we enable shoppers to discover beautiful things and engage with top sellers from around the world. We encourage our shoppers to interact with sellers throughout all stages of the transaction, including item inquiries, price negotiations and customization requests. The Engineering team is hiring a Back End Engineer for our New York office. This role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to an innovative, global online marketplace. You'll work with the latest technology patterns and services, delivering impactful solutions for a vibrant and fast-growing global community.

Key Responsibilities

Design GRPC & RESTful Java Spring based web services utilizing caching, messaging and asynchronous processing
Use the latest AWS, Google, Hashicorp solutions such as ECS, EMR, S3, Lambda, Dynamo, BigQuery, Consul and Terraform
Work with open source technologies including Apache Solr, Spark, Zookeeper and other software products to make the most beautiful things in the world available to customers
Work in a dynamic agile environment, assessing business requirements and choosing the right tools for the job
Use kanban and version control tools to be an efficient software engineer
Work with analytics tools using big data to establish trends, personalizations, and recommendations
Work closely with an outstanding Product organization to envision and craft solutions, including AB-testing features to measure impact

Requirements

1-2 years of Java experience and understanding
Genuine passion for architecting software solutions
Adding to organizational efficiency through contributing to shared libraries and components
Experience providing thoughtful code reviews and mentorship
Ability to bring intellectual curiosity and thoughtful opinions daily
Ability to fix and explain performance bottlenecks

Nice to Have

An appreciation for one-of-a-kind items such as furniture, art, and jewelry
Participation in the larger Developer Community
Fluency with a version control system and some project management tool

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified, but at least 1-2 years of Java experience is required

Benefits & Perks

Total compensation package includes base salary, equity (where applicable), health and work-life benefits
Culture of innovation, professional development, and training workshops
Incentives and community giving back initiatives

Working at 1stdibs

At 1stDibs, we value and are proud of our culture, innovation, professional development, and training workshops. We emphasize trust, giving back to the community, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent who reflect the diversity of our communities and fostering an environment where every individual feels they belong, are valued, and heard. We leverage our platform and brand to empower underrepresented individuals and their businesses across the art and design industries.

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