Software Development Engineer - 2 : Data Engineering at Quince

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in big data technologies (Apache Hadoop/Spark/Hive/Presto)
  • Experience with Message Queues (e.g. Apache Kafka/Kinesis/RabbitMQ)
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages - Python, Java or Scala
  • Experience in building Highly Available, Fault Tolerant REST services preferably for data ingestion or data extraction
  • Good understanding of data warehousing fundamentals
  • Good exposure to SQL (T-SQL/PL-SQL/SPARK-SQL/HIVE-QL)
  • Experience with integrating data across multiple data sources
  • Good understanding of distributed computing principles
  • Strong analytical/quantitative skills and comfortable working with very large & varied sets of data
  • Working knowledge of cloud-native (AWS preferred) services/tools (Good to Have)
  • Experience with MPP data warehouses (e.g. Snowflake/Redshift) (Good to Have)
  • Proficiency in Apache Spark & Apache Kafka (Good to Have)
  • Experience with any NoSQL storage (e.g. Redis/DynamoDB/Memcache) (Good to Have)

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the execution and quality of the tools, services, datasets delivered by the Data Engineering team
  • Build and deploy scalable data engineering solutions on the cloud for engineering, analytics & data-science consumers
  • Be at the forefront with the business & engineering teams to learn, understand, identify and translate functional requirements into technical opportunities
  • Own the low-level design and implementation while maintaining high-quality of design/programming standards
  • End-to-end module ownership of your functional area
  • Sharp focus on performance optimizations & continuous effort towards improving both read & write latencies
  • Researching on and integrating any big data tools and frameworks required to provide requested capabilities
  • Time split - 80% hands-on programming/execution/research and 20% stakeholder management depending on experience & exposure
  • Dealing with ambiguity & seeking to resolve those by collaborating with all necessary stakeholders
  • Ensuring operational efficiency and actively participating in organizational initiatives with the objective of ensuring the highest customer value

Skills

Data Engineering
Cloud Computing
Scalable Systems
Performance Optimization
Low-Level Design
System Ownership
Programming Standards

Quince

Direct-to-consumer e-commerce for fashion and home essentials

About Quince

Quince offers high-quality fashion and lifestyle products through its online retail platform. The company sources its products directly from manufacturers worldwide, which allows it to provide premium items at lower prices compared to traditional retail stores. Quince's product range includes clothing like dresses and blouses, as well as home essentials such as bed sheets. This direct-to-consumer model appeals to a diverse customer base, from those seeking stylish clothing to those in need of quality home goods. Quince differentiates itself from competitors by eliminating middlemen, ensuring affordability without compromising on quality. The company's goal is to make luxury accessible to everyone while fostering a community of satisfied customers who share their experiences on social media.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$74.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from brands like Italic and Everlane may dilute Quince's market share.
Challenges in maintaining product quality as Quince scales could impact customer satisfaction.
Geopolitical tensions may disrupt Quince's global sourcing and manufacturing partnerships.

Differentiation

Quince's M2C model cuts out middlemen, offering luxury at lower prices.
The company partners with over 50 top manufacturers globally for diverse product offerings.
Quince's focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing appeals to eco-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Quince's strong social media presence boosts brand visibility and customer engagement.
The global e-commerce market expansion offers Quince opportunities to reach new customers.
Rising demand for sustainable fashion aligns with Quince's responsible sourcing practices.

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