Senior Backend Engineer (Marketplace - Buyer)

at  Shopee

Department Engineering and Technology
LevelExperienced (Individual Contributor)
LocationSingapore
The Engineering and Technology team is at the core of the Shopee platform development. The team is made up of a group of passionate engineers from all over the world, striving to build the best systems with the most suitable technologies. Our engineers do not merely solve problems at hand; We build foundations for a long-lasting future. We don’t limit ourselves on what we can or can’t do; we take matters into our own hands even if it means drilling down to the bottom layer of the computing platform. Shopee’s hyper-growing business scale has transformed most “innocent” problems into huge technical challenges, and there is no better place to experience it first-hand if you love technologies as much as we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into efficient and scalable backend solutions.
• Design and develop high-quality, reusable, and modular code for backend applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Optimize backend applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize code for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and UX/UI designers to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug backend issues, providing timely resolution.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies, trends, and best practices, and propose innovative solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, to ensure smooth integration and seamless user experiences.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and workflows.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on building scalable and reliable web applications.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages.
• Experience with backend frameworks and libraries.
• Solid understanding of database systems and query optimization.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Knowledge of backend testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and a drive to stay updated with the latest backend trends and technologies.

Please refer the Job description for details