Lead the development, design, and optimization of services supporting BigCommerce APIs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance

Create and implement tools to enhance workflows and improve efficiency for teams working on API-related initiatives

Resolve production challenges, troubleshoot issues, and implement long-term solutions to enhance service reliability and operational processes

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for workflows, architectural decisions, and technical standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, serving as a primary coordination point between EU and US regions

Define and uphold engineering best practices focused on code quality, testing methodologies, and maintainability

Research, evaluate, and adopt tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve scalability and adaptability across projects

Enhance API architecture by driving modernization, extensibility, and alignment with long-term platform objectives

Work closely with stakeholders to guide technical decision-making and ensure alignment between development priorities and business goals

Mentor team members by providing technical expertise, fostering collaboration, and supporting professional growth

Take responsibility for critical engineering initiatives, ensuring successful completion through teamwork and coordination across departments

Represent the team in technical discussions across the organization, advocating for platform-wide enhancements and innovations

At least 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years focused on Golang

At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or technical management role

Proven ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable, and reliable architectures for distributed systems

Experience building and maintaining highly available, fault-tolerant systems

Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design principles, and adherence to API standards

Advanced knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, and troubleshooting

Extensive experience with Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing, resolving conflicts, and managing branching strategies

Ability to write clean, modular, and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage

Proven track record of diagnosing and solving complex technical issues in production environments

Experience collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams and leading cross-departmental initiatives

Ability to prioritize tasks and guide teams effectively in high-pressure situations, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Experience shaping and influencing technical roadmaps while aligning them with organizational objectives

Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends

Fluent English skills (B2+ or higher), with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with tools and frameworks such as gRPC, GraphQL, MCP, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, or CircleCI

Familiarity with observability tools such as Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep for monitoring and debugging distributed systems

Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using platforms such as Jira for issue tracking and team management

Experience working with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and scaling production environments

Proficiency in additional programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, showcasing adaptability across diverse technology stacks