At Spoonflower (part of the Shutterfly family of brands) our mission is to inspire individuals to make, buy and sell unique products built around color and pattern. Our e-commerce website makes it possible for individuals to create, sell, and shop for unique fabrics, wallpaper, and home décor. Spoonflower’s global marketplace connects our customers to more than 1 million designs by independent artists from around the world.
At Spoonflower (part of the Shutterfly family of brands) our mission is to inspire individuals to make, buy and sell unique products built around color and pattern. Our e-commerce website makes it possible for individuals to create, sell, and shop for unique fabrics, wallpaper, and home décor. Spoonflower’s global marketplace connects our customers to more than 1 million designs by independent artists from around the world.
Spoonflower seeks a skilled and motivated Mid-Level Backend Engineer to join our team. As a Backend Engineer, you will work closely with other engineers, product managers, and UX designers to develop and maintain backend services that support our platform.
What You Will Do Here:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
- Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Optimize backend applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Implement data storage solutions and manage database systems.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
- Write and maintain technical documentation.
The Skills You Will Bring:
- 3-5 years of experience in backend development, preferably with Node.js.
- Proficiency in TypeScript.
- Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Familiarity with database technologies such as DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS.
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture and experience with technologies like Kafka, Kinesis, or SQS.
- Understanding of security principles and how they apply to e-commerce applications.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with headless CMS and commerce technologies.
- Familiarity with ElasticSearch.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of serverless architectures.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk
Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications, without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or other characteristic covered by law. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.
This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled.
The compensation package for this role is based on multiple factors, such as job level, responsibilities, location, and candidate experience. The base pay ranges included below are specific to the locations listed and may not be applicable to other locations.
California : [$99,000 -140,000]
Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island: [$99,000 - 128,250]
Colorado and Washington: [$99,000 -118,750]
Nevada: [$ 93,000 - 128,250]
This position may be eligible for a bonus incentive, health benefits, a 401K program, and other employee perks. More details about our company benefits can be found at https://shutterflyinc.com/benefits/.
This opportunity can be remote, but candidates must reside in a state in which Shutterfly is registered to do business. This includes all US states except District of Columbia, North Dakota, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wyoming.
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