1stDibs · 1 day ago
Back End Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years exp1stDibs is a leading global marketplace for design lovers, connecting them to extraordinary pieces from around the world. The Back End Engineer will design and implement Java Spring based web services, work with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with the Product organization to enhance user experience and engagement.
MarketplaceE-CommerceFashionArt & CreativeHome ServicesArtFurnitureOnline Auctions
Responsibilities
Design GRPC & RESTful Java Spring based web services utilizing caching, messaging and asynchronous processing
Use the latest AWS, Google, Hashicorp solutions such as ECS, EMR, S3, Lambda, Dynamo, BigQuery, Consul and Terraform
Work with open source technologies including Apache Solr, Spark, Zookeeper and other software products to make the most beautiful things in the world available to customers
Work in a dynamic agile environment, assessing business requirements and choosing the right tools for the job
Use kanban and version control tools to be an efficient software engineer
Work with analytics tools using big data to establish trends, personalizations, and recommendations
Work closely with an outstanding Product organization to envision and craft solutions. Thinking through how to AB-test features so that we can make measurable impacts on our key metrics
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of Java experience and understanding
Genuine passion for architecting software solutions
Adding to organizational efficiency through contributing to shared libraries and components
Experience providing thoughtful code reviews, mentorship
Ability to bring your intellectual curiosity and thoughtful opinions with you every single day
Ability to fix and explain performance bottlenecks
Preferred
An appreciation for one-of-a-kind items such as furniture, art, and jewelry is always welcome
Your participation in the larger Developer Community is strongly supported and encouraged!
Fluency with a version control system, and some project management tool
Benefits
Competitive medical/dental/vision benefits, including a $0 single medical plan, with HSA employer contributions. Health plan includes gender affirmation and infertility care.
We are flexible with our PTO. We generally expect employees take around 15 days/year.
All employees enjoy ownership in 1stDibs in RSUs, through new hire grants, and/or annual refresh grants, if eligible.
The choice to work in our New York headquarters, with monthly in-office meals and mixers, and happy hours, and/or the option to work completely remotely. We truly prioritize flexibility for all employees.
Fully paid wellness benefits, including One Medical membership and WellHub.
Fully paid parental leave, leave to care for a family member, and bereavement leave, including reproductive loss.
Company match of donations to 501c3 charities, up to $250/year.
Full benefits package includes FSA, life and disability insurance, EAP, commuter benefits, and more.
Company
1stDibs
1stdibs is an internet company that offers a marketplace for rare and desirable objects in furniture, fashion, fine art, and jewelry.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$253MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceInsight PartnersAlibaba Group
2021-06-09IPO
2019-03-28Series D· $76M
2015-09-09Secondary Market· $60M
Leadership Team
David Rosenblatt
CEO
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