Commercetools

Scala Engineer (m/f/x)

Poland

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
eCommerce, SoftwareIndustries

Software Engineer (Backend)

Salary: Not Specified Location Type: Not Specified Employment Type: Not Specified

Our Guiding Stars

Our Guiding Stars are the values at the heart of our organization that drive everything we do. We are committed to creating meaningful change not only in our industry but also in the communities we engage with. If our Guiding Stars resonate with you, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

  • Drive Results: We think big, work smart, and execute fast to transform the future of commerce
  • Cultivate Belonging: We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, driving positive change through inclusion and teamwork
  • Champion Customers: We go the extra mile for our customers to help them unlock their full potential
  • Adapt Boldly: We’re curious and innovative, we take risks and grow from our failures

The Opportunity

Would you like to work with enthusiastic and experienced Software Engineers in an agile and international environment with a modern, evolving tech-stack? Are you thrilled by getting your hands on one of the most innovative eCommerce platforms the world has seen? On top of that, do you work with passion, love clean code and like to understand the big picture? Sounds like commercetools is a perfect match!

The Context team is an integral part of the Product Information Management (PIM) group, responsible for managing our product catalog. This team focuses on developing advanced features to tailor the catalog to specific needs, such as segmenting the catalog for different geographical regions or store types, and varying product data based on the sales context.

Your Mission

  • Design, implement and test mission-critical APIs in a PaaS eCommerce Scala backend
  • Develop a scalable and multi-tenant architecture
  • Work closely with Product Management for understanding the business needs and finding appropriate technical solutions
  • Contribute to the definition of the team roadmap
  • Ensure that functional and non-functional requirements (performance, security) are met
  • Collaborate with engineers from different teams to ensure technical excellence of the whole platform
  • Take part in on-call rotation (with the worldwide distributed team) for production systems

What You Need to Succeed

  • Proven experience as a Backend Engineer developing server-side systems on the JVM
  • Scala experience
  • Solid understanding of functional programming
  • Solid understanding of parallel and asynchronous programming, as well as non-blocking I/O
  • Experience in developing REST APIs and knowledge of scalable architectures
  • Fluent English for work in international teams
  • Aspiration to constantly improve yourself and learn new technologies and concepts

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with GraphQL
  • Experience working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

We Care About Your Growth and Well-being

  • Competitive Compensation Package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, a competitive stock option package, and various benefits and perks
  • Workation: Work up to 60 days per year in a country different from your home country, with 20 working days per trip
  • Learning & Development Budget
  • Academy: Regular training sessions, access to Coursera and Babbel training courses
  • Our Benefits: Check them out by office here
  • Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees
  • Mindset & Growth: A diverse workplace with an open, international culture, and learning environment

Come Grow With Us!

We are all different and that is what makes us stronger! We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company better.

commercetools celebrates being a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If your professional profile aligns with our specific hiring requirements and Guiding Stars, we encourage you to apply. We will assess your competencies, future potential, approach to learning and self-development and passion, and not your age.

Skills

Scala
API design
PaaS
eCommerce
backend development
scalable architecture
multi-tenant architecture
clean code
agile methodologies
performance optimization
security

Commercetools

Cloud-based platform for eCommerce solutions

About Commercetools

Commercetools provides a cloud-based platform designed for eCommerce businesses, enabling them to create and manage online stores. The platform is built around an API-first approach, allowing easy integration with existing systems and supporting modern technologies like GraphQL, SCALA, and REST API. This flexibility and scalability make it suitable for a wide range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises in various industries such as retail and fashion. Commercetools operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay a recurring fee for access to its features, which allows for continuous improvements and the addition of premium services. The company's goal is to empower businesses of all sizes to efficiently build and manage their online presence.

Munich, GermanyHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$292.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

🩺 100% covered medical, dental & vision insurance
💰 401k with company match
☀️ Up to 60 days/year of remote work
💻 Open learning & development budget
🌴 Generous PTO, vacation, parental leave, holiday & etc

Risks

Rapid technological advancements in AI could outpace Commercetools' current offerings.
Dependency on third-party payment solutions poses risks if service disruptions occur.
Internal restructuring from new chief people officer may impact employee satisfaction.

Differentiation

Commercetools offers a cloud-native, component-based, tech-agnostic, composable platform for digital commerce.
The API-first approach allows seamless integration with existing systems and modern technologies.
Commercetools provides unlimited flexibility for brands to deliver scalable commerce experiences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of headless commerce drives demand for API-first platforms like Commercetools.
Partnerships with PayPal Braintree enhance value by offering seamless payment solutions.
The rise of composable commerce expands market share with modular, customizable solutions.

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