Backend EngineerMaster’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experienceStrong backend engineering expertise in Python or TypeScript (both not required)Proven experience designing and owning backend systems at scaleDeep understanding of:System design and architectureDesign patternsScalability, reliability, and performance optimizationStrong familiarity with frontend technologies such as ReactJS, Redux, HTML5, and CSS3 (for effective cross-stack collaboration)Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong ownership mindset and ability to drive technical decisions independentlyPassion for building high-impact ecommerce platformsNice-to-haves:Experience with DynamoDB (nice to have)Deep ecommerce domain experience, especially on the buy side:CartCheckoutPaymentsExperience integrating payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay)Familiarity with PCI, security, and compliance considerationsExposure to global commerce and multi-region systemsDuties / Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesServe as a technical leader and owner of backend architecture across ecommerce and personalization systemsDesign, build, and evolve scalable backend services and APIsMake and drive architectural decisions with a long-term scalability and reliability mindsetRemain deeply hands-on with production codeOwn code quality standards and best practicesPerform, gate, and guide code reviews across the teamPartner closely with Product, Frontend, and Business stakeholders to translate business goals into technical solutionsMentor engineers through technical guidance and design reviews (without formal people management)Lead complex initiatives involving performance optimization, reliability, and system scalabilityParticipate in production deployments, monitoring, and incident resolution