Software Engineer III

THE ROLE: Software Engineer III (Back-end)

Job Location: Boston Office; Hybrid (2 Days per week). Successful candidate must live in Boston or be open to relocation (relo assistance not provided)

We’re looking for…

Rue Gilt Groupe is looking for a Software Engineer III (Back-end) to join our expanding Storefront Engineering Team in Boston. This person is someone who is inspired to build scalable and sophisticated systems that synthesize data from tens of thousands of brands and millions of members, delivering an engaging real-time experience. You’ll enjoy a nimble, fast-paced environment that has a collaborative and exciting start-up feel but is part of something larger and impactful.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services with partnership from experienced engineers.
Design and maintain schemas, manage service-oriented databases, and ensure data integrity and efficient access.
Implement robust and scalable APIs that cater to internal systems and front-end applications.
Optimize complex systems for speed and scalability.
Write clean, well-tested code. Participate in code reviews and share best practices.
Implement security best practices to protect data and applications.
Assist in producing clear and concise documentation for developed features and systems.
Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions.

About You

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

You are or have …

3+ years of experience in professional backend development.
The ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Proficient with the following technologies
Python or another dynamically typed language
Django or another Web Framework
MySQL or another relational DB
DynamoDB or another noSQL DB
Web basics (HTTP, Cookies, authentication)
AWS or another Cloud infrastructure provider
An understanding of the following concepts
DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Security principles and best practices
Able to assist junior developers in building skills
Passionate about learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies.
Kind, collaborative, and communicates clearly and concisely.
Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Able to commute to the Boston office 2 days a week.
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
About The Storefront Engineering Team