Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Architect Backend Engineer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

5+ years of large-scale distributed ecommerce systems experience
Expert understanding of Java, database, and messaging technologies
Enthusiasm for constant improvement as a Software Engineer
Ability to communicate clearly effectively and motivate team members
Reactive Java a plus
Passionate about Ecommerce and retail a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and mentor team of 5-8 full stack and backend engineers
Actively participate and lead the technical requirements analysis, design review, contract closure with cross-functional teams across the globe.
Write high quality code
Champion coding standards and re-usable components
Influence the technical direction of the engineering team
Partner with Product Managers in designing and defining new features
Serve as a key member of a Scrum team
Participate in and identify architectural improvements, code review, best practices, delivering testable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.
Participate and potentially lead Communities-of-Practice programs.

Greetings Everyone

Who are we?

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.

What will you do? What are we looking for?

Staff or Architect Back End Engineer

We are seeking an energetic and talented Expert Level Backend Engineer. This individual will have very strong Java and design skills. She/he will be part of a fast-paced team whose mission is to enhance and optimize the purchase experience.

Key Job Functions

Lead, coach and mentor team of 5-8 full stack and backend engineers
Actively participate and lead the technical requirements analysis, design review, contract closure with cross-functional teams across the globe.
Write high quality code
Champion coding standards and re-usable components
Influence the technical direction of the engineering team
Partner with Product Managers in designing and defining new features
Serve as a key member of a Scrum team
Participate in and identify architectural improvements, code review, best practices, delivering testable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.
Participate and potentially lead Communities-of-Practice programs.

Requirements

5+ years of large-scale distributed ecommerce systems experience
Expert understanding of Java, database, and messaging technologies
Enthusiasm for constant improvement as a Software Engineer
Ability to communicate clearly effectively and motivate team members
Reactive Java a plus
Passionate about Ecommerce and retail a plus

About the Company

Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Photon designs, builds, and runs custom software for large companies, combining an in-house creative agency with its own engineering teams. Its flagship client work includes rebuilding Samsung's US online store as a set of smaller linked services and creating Olive Garden's mobile app, which lets diners join the waitlist from their phones instead of waiting at the door. Clients hire Photon's teams to plan and code their apps, websites, and AI tools and to keep them running afterward, paying for the engineers and designers assigned to each project. Photon is privately held and based in London, with its US arm in Dallas and engineering centers in Chennai and Bengaluru.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: Not listed

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