Senior Software Engineer, Java (Domains Product)

Squarespace

New York City, NY

Full Time

Senior

129k-232k

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Squarespace Domains is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Domains Product team. Squarespace Domains supports millions of Domains customers - a community of dreamers, entrepreneurs, and pro-level users all aiming to establish their online presence. The Domains Product team builds intuitive customer experiences to help them manage their domains with ease, irrespective of their technical knowledge. The team is responsible for the complete lifecycle of a Domain, including purchase, provisioning, management, and renewals. This is a hybrid role working from our New York City office 3 days per week. You will report to the Engineering Team Manager of the Domains Product team in NYC.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant backend services and APIs for the Domains product experience, using Java
Lead technical design discussions, propose solutions, and make informed architectural decisions that align with our overall strategy
Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful product experiences
Set a standard of technical excellence through RFC reviews and the code review process
Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team

Requirements

7+ years of backend software development, building scalable and distributed systems in cloud environments (e.g. GCP, AWS)
4+ years of development experience in Java and Spring
Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as CockroachDB, MongoDB
Familiarity with queuing or streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pub/Sub, AMQP
Nice to have, but not required: Understanding of how a domain works (DNS, TLDs, domain registration processes, WHOIS, etc.)

Nice to Have

Understanding of how a domain works (DNS, TLDs, domain registration processes, WHOIS, etc.)

Qualifications

Relevant skills and experience aligned with the role (implied from the requirements above)

Benefits & Perks

A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Global Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
Pretax commuter benefit
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match to community organizations
8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop
Hack week twice per year

Working at Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. They empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with tools to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. The company values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages learning and growth. They emphasize a collaborative, innovative, and supportive workplace culture.

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