Senior Software Engineer - Backend Architecture

Job Title : Senior Software Engineer Location : Remote At Swym, we're helping to shape the future of how customers shop online, and we are doing it in a big way. Our innovative solutions enable e-commerce brands to create a seamless, engaging shopping experience for their customers. With a customer base of over 37,000 merchants from more than a 100 countries that's rapidly growing everyday, we have the opportunity to create a truly massive impact on a global scale. Position Overview : We are looking for a seasoned Backend Engineer with demonstrated experience in building large-scale distributed systems. Demonstrated scale, meaning you've worked on systems handling hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of sessions a day. Qualifications : Prior experience building and managing REST APIs for large-scale distributed systems. We deal with millions of transactions a day, so demonstration of experience handling such scale in your past experience will be critical. You are comfortable with a distributed async architecture and are aware of the challenges that come with ensuring reliability at scale. Have you had a time when things don't go according to "the plan"? Tell us more about how you figured it out. You have worked with multiple DB technologies - noSQL, RDBMS, Graph, etc. Better yet, you've built an adapter? Show us Secure by Design - yeah? Good. Given the type of data we deal with, this is an extremely important aspect of what we do. Performance - You do know that processing millions of transactions has a cost and you know your way around projecting the cost of being functionally complete and performance bottlenecks. Impact - You care about making a difference. And it shows in your work, in your approach. Tell us all about it, we love people that care deeply about something. A passion for building world-class software, combined with a vision to think big. Like really big. Contribute to Open Source - You have a Github/Bitbucket profile and have something we can talk about when we chat. Our Vibe - What We're All About We're a close-knit crew that never forgot our scrappy startup roots. We're exploding with growth, and are on the lookout for people who share our vision for shaping Swym's future. As a valued team member in an early-stage startup, this is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor and play a defining role in the next phase of our journey. We are committed to building a diverse, entrepreneurial organization, and our current team is strong evidence of that commitment. With the chance to positively impact the shopping experience of millions of customers every day, the skills and learning you develop here have the potential to be truly career-defining At Swym, our DNA is built on teamwork, personal growth, and striking the perfect work-life balance. We value work, but we cherish life's other adventures too. We're always leveling up, and trust among our team is sacred. Teamwork is our superpower, and we're all about lifting each other up to reach new heights. Benefits : Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of PTO, 10 sick days, 12 wellness leaves, and 10 fixed holidays. Competitive compensation: Competitive pay and stock options are available for all. Health & fitness: We've got your health covered, including fitness classes for your well-being. Employee Wellness & Assistance Program: Your well-being matters. We've got you covered with professional counseling services, because we all need a little help sometimes. Deal Breakers We want to be upfront about what it takes to thrive at Swym. Passion for impact: If you're not passionate about making a real impact on the future of e-commerce, or do not constantly think about concrete outcomes for your work, this isn't the right fit Clear communication skills: We are remote-first company with emphasis on asynchronous communication, so you need to be able to write well and articulate your thoughts concisely and without fillers Eager to learn: We expect you to be hungry for knowledge and growth, ready to learn and to teach Adaptable and innovative: We don't provide cookie-cutter roles or templates for growth; we need you to embrace ambiguity and keep defining your role as you grow. Challenging environment: This isn't a laid-back job. It's meant to be one of the most rewarding challenges of your career. The Interview Process We have a fairly extensive interview process for this role, so please be aware of the following: Intro Call Technical Call 1 Panel Call 2 Panel Call 3 Panel Call 4 HR Call Conclusion : The Senior Software Engineer role isn't just a job; it's your invitation to be part of an epic journey at Swym (https://swym.it). You'll be the catalyst behind our journey to greatness, and your impact will be legendary. If you're ready to seize the opportunity of a lifetime and help shape the future of e-commerce, this is your moment (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: India, IN

Posted Date: 4/26/2024