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

Develop tools to improve workflows and boost efficiency for teams working on API-related initiatives

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

Create and maintain thorough documentation for workflows, technical decisions, and architectural standards

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

Define and enforce engineering best practices centered on code quality, testing strategies, and maintainability

Research, evaluate, and integrate tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance scalability and project efficiency

Drive advancements in API architecture, focusing on modernization, extensibility, and alignment with long-term platform objectives

Partner with stakeholders to guide technical decision-making and ensure development priorities align with business goals

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

Take ownership of critical engineering projects, ensuring successful execution through teamwork and cross-team coordination

Represent the team in technical discussions across departments, advocating for platform-wide improvements and innovations

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

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

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

Experience in developing and maintaining highly available, fault-tolerant systems

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

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

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

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

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments

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

Ability to prioritize tasks and guide teams effectively under pressure, showcasing strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Experience shaping and influencing technical roadmaps while ensuring alignment with organizational goals

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

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

Experience with frameworks and tools 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 collaboration tools like Jira for issue tracking and team management

Experience working with cloud platforms such as 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, demonstrating adaptability across diverse technology stacks