JPC - 205822 - Lead Software Engineer - Backend

Lead Software Engineer - Backend (Ecommerce Platform)

Location: San Ramon, CA | Job Type: C2C

About the Role

Join a high-impact Ecommerce Engineering team powering millions of customer experiences across US and international markets. As a Lead Software Engineer - Backend, you’ll drive the technical direction, architecture, and execution of scalable, high-performance digital products. You’ll take end-to-end ownership, mentor top talent, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust solutions for web and mobile platforms. This is an opportunity to shape the future of ecommerce technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority, advising leadership on backend architecture and technology strategy.

• Own, manage, and optimize code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and code governance to ensure high-quality, production-ready deployments.

• Design and develop performant features using evolutionary design and iterative development methodologies.

• Collaborate with architects, product managers, business stakeholders, security, infrastructure, and external partners to deliver innovative solutions.

• Conduct deep-dive investigations into technical challenges related to scale, resiliency, and operational efficiency.

• Lead code reviews, mentor senior and software engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence.

• Proactively minimize production outages through collaborative monitoring and incident response.

• Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on web development experience with a focus on high-volume, distributed systems.

• Expertise in Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, AWS, and DynamoDB.

• Proven experience in event-driven architectures, serverless frameworks, distributed caching, and edge computing.

• Strong ecommerce development background with Node.js, GraphQL, and integration with distributed cache systems.

• Working knowledge of front-end technologies including ReactJS/Redux, HTML5, CSS3, with an awareness of web pixel implementation.

• Advanced DevOps capabilities using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, telemetry, monitoring, and troubleshooting production systems.

• Ability to decompose complex problems into simple, deliverable components.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, curiosity, and a collaborative, competitive spirit.

• Preferred Skills

• Experience with leading ecommerce platforms such as BigCommerce, Commerce Tools, or Shopify.

• Integration expertise with third-party products and vendors.

• Familiarity with multiple cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Awareness of cross-browser compatibility and both client-side and server-side performance optimization.

Benefits

• Work on high-impact, large-scale projects reaching millions of users.

• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture.

• Opportunities for career advancement and technical leadership.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• How to Apply

• Ready to make your mark in ecommerce engineering? Submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant backend and cloud expertise.

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