The opportunity
Mercari is Your Marketplace. We make it super easy to sell (or buy) almost anything.
What you'll do
Lead the development of complex backend features and services, such as: payment processing and inventory management systems
Design and implement scalable backend architectures and patterns, including: microservices and event-driven systems
Drive technical decisions and best practices for backend development,: including coding standards, performance budgets, and testing strategies
Mentor and guide other engineers in backend development practices through: code reviews and technical presentations
Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define technical requirements and feasibility of new features
Optimize backend performance and scalability, focusing on database: optimization, caching strategies, and load balancing
What they're looking for
- Contribute to backend platform technology and strategic roadmap decisions,: including technology evaluation and technical debt reduction
- Lead technical discussions and architectural reviews for major features and system changes
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a: related field (or equivalent experience)
- At least 8 years of experience in backend development
