Thrive Market

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Los Angeles, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Grocery RetailIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience developing end-to-end high-traffic responsive cross-platform sites, along with working knowledge of Linux, Relational & NoSQL databases, serverless technologies, and various AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and Cloudwatch. Experience with building n-tier applications that can support millions of transactions per day and shipping multiple high-customer impact use cases is required, alongside familiarity with version control systems like Git. Strong understanding of architecture choices and database technologies (Relational vs. Document vs. Wide Column) is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will develop REST and JSON API services to enable new customer experiences, decompose existing services into scalable microservices, and build services that scale horizontally with low latency. They will work with Golang, Python, PHP, Java, AWS, Kafka, and incorporate test-driven development to ensure customer experience and reliability. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, restore functionality, and create impactful product features that delight members and drive revenue, while also advocating for meaningful metrics and enforcing best practices. Additionally, the engineer will work closely with the product team to innovate, create discussions around architecture and code design, and own the SLAs around APIs, striving to raise the bar and level up the team.

Skills

REST API
JSON API
Microservices
Golang
Python
PHP
Java
AWS
Kafka
Test-Driven Development

Thrive Market

Online grocery retailer for organic products

About Thrive Market

Thrive Market operates an online platform for purchasing organic and non-GMO food products, catering to health-conscious individuals and families. Customers pay an annual membership fee to access a wide variety of grocery items, often at prices up to 30% lower than traditional retailers, thanks to a price matching policy. The platform also features services like 24/7 access to a personal shopper, known as a Thrive Guide, and fast, carbon-neutral shipping, which enhance the shopping experience. Thrive Market stands out from competitors by focusing on organic and sustainably sourced products, aligning with the growing consumer trend towards healthy eating and convenience. The company's goal is to make healthy living accessible and affordable for everyone.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$234.8MTotal Funding
CONVERTIBLECompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Fresh and Walmart Grocery threatens market share.
Dependence on membership fees is risky during economic downturns.
Supply chain disruptions could affect product availability and customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Thrive Market offers 70+ filters for personalized diet and lifestyle shopping.
The company provides carbon-neutral shipping, enhancing its eco-friendly brand image.
Membership model includes price matching, offering competitive pricing to customers.

Upsides

Partnership with Instacart enhances brand visibility and provides a new revenue stream.
Collaboration with rePurpose Global aligns with consumer demand for sustainability.
Exclusive collaborations, like with LesserEvil, tap into the growing healthy snacks market.

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