Senior Backend Engineer - Shipping Core at Back Market

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Experience as a Senior Backend Engineer
Proficiency in Python with FastAPI framework
Experience with SQLAlchemy, Celery
Knowledge of Golang
Familiarity with Django (being phased out)
Expertise in data technologies: PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, BigQuery
Experience with infrastructure: GCP, Kubernetes (GKE), Docker, Datadog, ArgoCD, CircleCI, Github
Passion for creating clean, consistent, and well-organized code
Ability to work in an agile "build it and run it" environment
Alignment with company mission to support refurbished tech and environmental impact

Responsibilities

Build and operate efficient, high cohesion, low coupling services
Incorporate security and privacy by design in services
Support business growth through backend development
Work closely with squad members and Staff engineer
Participate in bi-monthly rituals with group and Backend Chapter to share practices, learn from others, and align technical direction
Ensure seamless transition from monolith to distributed service-oriented architecture with zero downtime and no revenue loss
Reduce complexity while increasing adaptability of the codebase for new country openings
Guarantee high performance and reliability of production environments
Build, launch, monitor, and support owned products in an agile environment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentMicroservicesPlatform EngineeringTeam Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Backend Engineer position?

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Is this a remote position, or is there a required office location?

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What are the main technical challenges or skills needed for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

The role involves working on a transition from a monolith to a distributed and service-oriented architecture, building efficient and loosely coupled services, and contributing to modernizing the platform while raising engineering standards.

What is the company culture like in the engineering department?

The Bureau of Technology features over 30 dynamic product teams supported by a Platform group, knowledge-sharing groups across disciplines like backend and security, bi-monthly rituals for alignment, and staff engineers providing leadership, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and alternative career paths.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

Strong candidates will work closely with squad members and staff engineers, participate in bi-monthly rituals to share practices and align on technical direction, and tackle challenges in building loosely coupled services in a service-oriented architecture.

Back Market

Global marketplace for refurbished electronics

About Back Market

Back Market is a global marketplace that specializes in selling refurbished electronic devices. The company partners with professional refurbishers to ensure that each device meets strict quality and performance standards. By focusing on refurbished technology, Back Market aims to promote sustainability and reduce electronic waste, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers and budget-savvy shoppers who want high-quality tech at lower prices. The platform operates in multiple countries and uses a thorough vetting process to ensure the reliability of its products. Back Market's business model is commission-based, earning revenue from transactions on its platform, which allows for efficient scaling while maintaining quality control. Additionally, the company values work-life balance and flexibility for its employees, fostering a positive work environment.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$991MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees