Sr. Backend Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Back-end Engineer with at least 4+ years of experience, ideally in a marketplace, to join our fast-growing, high-impact company. At Sparkinity, we are passionate about programming, have a love for technology, and possess an insatiable curiosity for new tools to solve real problems. We use code to deliver simple solutions to complex problems, and we are using it to create the future of wholesale and retail. Responsibilities: - Develop and Maintain eCommerce Platform: Deliver and enhance core customer-facing features of our website. Key targets include ensuring it is user-friendly, responsive, and capable of handling large volumes of transactions. - Integrate Payment and Inventory Systems: Work on integrating secure payment gateways and real-time inventory management systems to streamline the ordering process for customers. - Optimize Performance: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of the website and backend systems to ensure fast load times and a smooth user experience. - Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the product, design, and marketing teams to implement new features and improve the overall customer journey. - Implement Security Best Practices: Ensure the eCommerce platform is secure by implementing best practices for data protection, encryption, and regular security audits. - Mentor and Guide Junior Developers: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the tech team. General information about the position: - The position will be full-time, remote, and working in India. - Language requirement: Competent level of English. Requirements: - A bachelor's degree in computer science/software engineering or equivalent industry experience. - 4+ Years of back-end development experience: Proven experience in JavaScript development, with a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies. - Proficiency in Modern Web Technologies: Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5 CSS3 and frameworks like Svelte, React, Angular, or Vue.js for front-end development. Solid experience with Node.js, Python, Go, or similar back-end languages. - Experience with eCommerce Platforms: Hands-on experience in building or maintaining eCommerce platforms, ideally marketplaces, particularly in a wholesale or B2B environment. - Database Management: Strong knowledge of database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, including experience with data modeling, queries, and optimization. - API Integration: Extensive experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs, third-party services, and payment gateways. - Version Control and CI/CD: Proficiency with Git and experience in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. - Problem-Solving and Debugging: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems efficiently. - Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Company Summary Sparkinity is a marketplace that provides independent retailers and brands with wholesale technology and services to drive business growth. We are on a mission to shape the future of retail by enabling entrepreneurs to build their vision. Our innovative toolkit of technology, coupled with transformative business services, is supporting independent retailers and brands at an individual level on things that matter to them and to their business. In the last few years, it has become apparent that the one-size-fits-all model offered by the retail giants is dead. Staples of US and European retail have disappeared overnight, as consumers increasingly want products they can identify with at an individual level. At Sparkinity, we see the potential of this seismic shift that will give rise to an exciting new era of retail, where small businesses will take center stage and thrive like never before. For decades, independents have been disadvantaged due to lengthy product discovery processes and uninformed stock choices, with no benefits of customer insights and financial terms. Sparkinity addresses these long-standing disparities by not just leveling the playing field but tilting it in favor of the independents through a personalized toolkit that completely transforms how independent retailers stock their stores, differentiate from their competition, and reach their customers. Providing a real shot at making dreams a truly successful reality. Why Join Us You Should Join Us: - We are entrepreneurs: Sparkinity is being built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We stand for empowering those who dare to chase their dreams. Every member of our team is part of our journey to achieve this and more! - We are using technology and data to level the playing field: We are leveraging the power of product innovation and machine learning to connect brands and independent retailers from all over the world. Building a growing community of small business owners and helping them compete with the dominant players. - We build products our customers love: Everything we do is ultimately in the service of helping our customers grow their business, because our goal is to help them thrive. We exist to make it easier for them to do that. - We are curious and resourceful: Inquisitive by default, we explore every possibility, test every assumption, and develop creative solutions to the challenges at hand. We lead with curiosity and data in our decision-making and reason from a first-principles mentality.

Required Skills

['Golang', 'Python', 'Node.js', 'Java', 'TypeScript', 'Architecture']

Additional Information

Source recruiter: Pranav Menon Source recruiter designation: TA Company tagline: Creating the future of retail together Employee count: 1 Company founded: 2018 Company tech stack: Machine Learning, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Svelte, React.js, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, Golang, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, REST, Git Website: https://sparkinity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sparkinity/about/ Instahyre score: NA Strong match: NA Accept outstation: true Company tagline: Creating the future of retail together Logo: https://media.instahyre.com/images/profile/base/employer/56049/45a1ed5b44/sparkinity_logo.webp