Oversee the design, development, and optimization of services that support BigCommerce APIs, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance

Build and implement tools to improve workflows and enhance productivity for teams working on API-related projects

Troubleshoot production issues, address challenges, and drive long-term improvements to enhance operational processes and service reliability

Maintain detailed documentation for workflows, technical decisions, and architectural best practices

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

Establish and promote engineering best practices with a focus on code quality, testing methodologies, and maintainability

Research and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance scalability and efficiency in projects

Lead the evolution of API architecture, focusing on modernization, extensibility, and alignment with long-term platform goals

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

Mentor team members by providing technical guidance, fostering professional development, and promoting collaboration

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

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

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 leadership or technical management role

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

Expertise in building and maintaining fault-tolerant, highly available systems

Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API 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 branching strategies

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

Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges in production environments

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

Ability to prioritize tasks and guide teams effectively under pressure, demonstrating 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 informed about emerging technologies and 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 such as 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 systems

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