Senior Engineer, Backend
Location
United States
Posted
35 days ago
Salary
$150K - $185K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Engineer, Backend
FIGS
• Design, develop, and optimize FIGS backend services for resilience, performance, and scalability. • Integrate and deploy applications and services within AWS and Kubernetes, leveraging tools such as Flux and Argo for GitOps workflows. • Implement Terraform or AWS CDK to efficiently create, manage, and orchestrate cloud infrastructure components. • Design and build robust database solutions with PostgreSQL and optimize search functionalities with ElasticSearch. • Lead architectural decisions for team projects and initiatives, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability. • Mentor and collaborate with fellow engineers, driving adoption of best practices concerning Java and cloud-native technologies. • Drive operational excellence, considering aspects from cost efficiency to data security.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years in software development with a solid foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and related backend technologies.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform/CDK.
- Proven experience in designing and scaling complex enterprise applications.
- Demonstrable experience with ElasticSearch and PostgreSQL.
- Strategic thinker with proven technical expertise in aligning technology with business goals.
- Strong communication skills required to translate complex requirements, identify edge cases, and clearly document technical decisions.
- Exceptional collaboration skills to thrive in small cross-functional teams and drive technical solutions.
- Proactive, self-starting attitude focused on solving complex technical challenges.
- A strong work ethic, integrity, and an ownership mindset.
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, SalesForce, Spree, or BigCommerce is a bonus.
Benefits
- Equity: All FIGS employees have the opportunity to own shares of FIGS stock through our new-hire equity program. Additionally, FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Annual bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the FIGS annual bonus program
- Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
- Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
- Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
- Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
- FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
- Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
- Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…
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