Senior Software Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a deep understanding of core engineering principles and architecture. This role goes beyond expertise in specific languages or frameworks—it’s about building scalable, maintainable systems with clean architecture.

As a key contributor, you will focus primarily on backend development (80%), designing and implementing sophisticated systems that power our client’s commerce platform. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on frontend features (20%) using React, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate your workflow.

If you thrive in an environment that values architectural excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and cutting-edge AI tools, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable backend systems using modern development best practices.
• Architect clean, maintainable code with structured data flow, caching strategies, and naming conventions.
• Develop and optimize APIs that power a robust commerce platform.
• Utilize AI tools like Claude to enhance your development workflow, especially for frontend implementations.
• Own end-to-end feature development, from backend APIs to frontend integration.
• Collaborate with a world-class engineering team that prioritizes architecture and engineering best practices.
• Participate in technical discussions and architectural decision-making to shape the platform’s evolution.
• Implement and test mission-critical features that drive e-commerce success for enterprise clients.
• Continuously improve engineering best practices, documentation, and development processes.
• Build systems that can scale efficiently to meet the demands of enterprise-level commerce.

What You Bring:

• Proven track record of designing and implementing robust backend systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering principles.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience, demonstrating ownership and accountability for your work.
• Expertise in core web concepts, data flows, and proper typing systems.
• Ability to articulate system design decisions and architectural choices clearly.
• Passion for leveraging AI tools like Claude to accelerate development.
• Proficiency in backend technologies (Python, Node.js, or similar modern languages).
• Experience with database design and optimization.
• Willingness to implement frontend features using React, even if it’s not your primary expertise.
• Strong advocate for clean, maintainable code and best development practices.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, distributed team.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with e-commerce platforms and APIs.
• Knowledge of headless architecture and composable commerce systems.
• Exposure to LLMs and AI tools in software development.
• Experience with TypeScript and strong typing systems.
• Full-stack development experience, with expertise in both backend and frontend technologies.
• Background in complex architectural patterns and scalable system designs.
• Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript, React, and frontend tooling.
• Track record of mentoring developers and driving improvements in engineering practices.
• Experience in implementing comprehensive testing strategies and maintaining high code quality.