Senior Software Engineer, Java (Domains) at Squarespace

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring, Backend Development, Cloud Environments, Distributed Systems, Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases, CockroachDB, MongoDB, Kafka, Pub/Sub, AMQP, Technical Design, Mentoring, APIs, Code Review

Industry

Software Development

Description

Squarespace Domains is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Domains Product team. Squarespace Domains supports millions of Domains customers – a community of dreamers, entrepreneurs, and pro-level users all aiming to establish their online presence. The Domains Product team builds intuitive customer experiences to help them manage their domains with ease, irrespective of their technical knowledge. The team is responsible for the complete lifecycle of a Domain, including purchase, provisioning, management, and renewals. This is a hybrid role working from our New York City office 3 days per week. You will report to the Engineering Team Manager of the Domains Product team in NYC. You'll Get To... Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant backend services and APIs for the Domains product experience, using Java Lead technical design discussions, propose solutions, and make informed architectural decisions that align with our overall strategy. Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful product experiences. Set a standard of technical excellence through RFC reviews and the code review process Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team. Who We're Looking For 7+ years of backend software development, building scalable and distributed systems in cloud environments (e.g. GCP, AWS) 4+ years of development experience in Java and Spring Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as CockroachDB, MongoDB Familiarity with queuing or streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pub/Sub, AMQP Nice to have, but not required: Understanding of how a domain works (DNS, TLDs, domain registration processes, WHOIS, etc.). Your team and manager will: Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, and the growth of the company Create an inclusive environment that's psychologically safe and encourages learning Work with you to build a personalized career growth plan with clear expectations and milestones Plan regular team outings to have fun outside the office Benefits & Perks Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children including medical, dental, and vision Life and Income Protection Fertility and adoption benefits Headspace mindfulness app subscription Global Employee Assistance Program Pension benefits with employer match Flexible paid time off 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave 2 weeks paid family care leave Education reimbursement Employee donation match to community organizations 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Free lunch and snacks Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral About Squarespace Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers. Our Commitment Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Thank you in advance for providing the following details about your work history from your resume! This helps us ensure that your candidate information is accurate and consistent during the hiring process. Squarespace will never solicit your personal banking information or ask you to transfer money in connection with a job offer or interview. We also will not reach out to you via phone or SMS without your permission or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for the Domains product experience. Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications.