Design, develop, and maintain services that drive BigCommerce APIs, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and performance

Create tools to improve workflows and enhance the efficiency of teams working on API-related projects

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while contributing to the platform’s overall stability and performance improvements

Document processes, architectural decisions, and best practices to support the development of API infrastructure

Work with globally distributed teams across US and EU time zones to ensure alignment and smooth execution of objectives

Advocate for and implement best practices in code quality, testing strategies, and maintainability

Research and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to advance project goals

Enhance API architecture by focusing on extensibility, modernization, and scalability

Collaborate with technical stakeholders to align priorities and influence product development strategies

Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance and support to help them grow while ensuring successful project delivery

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software engineering, with expertise in Golang

Proven ability to design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable system architectures

Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design principles, and industry API standards

Hands-on experience with SQL databases, including schema design and query optimization, as well as familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL technologies

Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and conflict resolution

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

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in scalable systems

Experience collaborating effectively with distributed teams and independently managing full project lifecycles

Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on incident resolution and system reliability

Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and advising stakeholders on technology strategies

Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated on the latest technologies and best practices

Fluent English communication skills (B2 or higher), with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences

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

Familiarity with observability tools like Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep

Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using issue tracking systems like Jira

Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for scaling and deploying applications

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