Senior Back-End Engineer

Job DescriptionAbout the RoleAs a Senior Back-End Engineer at FINESSE, you'll play a pivotal role in architecting and optimizing our server-side systems that power digital experiences for millions of customers globally. With significant experience under your belt, you'll not only implement and maintain these platforms but also lead in optimizing their performance. You'll collaborate closely with a team of exceptional talents and world-class engineers to design robust, efficient, and reliable back-end solutions. Your scope includes developing and improving our data models and integration points that support our website, mobile app, and other tech-centric touchpoints, ensuring they remain cutting-edge, secure, and capable of handling high-volume traffic.About YouYou are not just a builder but an innovator, with a proven track record of creating robust and scalable server-side systems. Your technical expertise is matched by an acute attention to detail, ensuring every aspect of system architecture and data flow is optimized. With your extensive experience, you understand the power of emerging technologies (like microservices, serverless computing, distributed systems, etc.) and how to harness them for high-performance, resilient back-end solutions. You're known for your ability to think creatively and push boundaries. A commitment to continuously enhancing performance and reliability is in your DNA, ensuring a seamless experience for users worldwide. Your strong communication skills and collaborative nature make you an ideal team player, capable of working effectively across product, front-end, and DevOps teams. Above all, you're excited to build powerful back-end infrastructure from the ground up that will support applications touching the lives of millions of people worldwide.Recommended BackgroundWith significant professional experience in back-end development, with a portfolio showcasing production-level projectsStrong proficiency in server-side programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js) and relational databasesExpertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecturesProficiency in developing scalable, distributed systems with experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerizationStrong knowledge of system performance optimization, including caching mechanisms and strategiesExperience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing practices, and observability toolsThorough understanding of API design principles, security best practices, and modern back-end development trendsWhat You’ll Love at FINESSEBeing at the forefront of and working towards creating a culture-defining new productA close-knit, extremely passionate & world class team excited about changing the face of fashionA diverse team and culture that values inclusivity and individuality as highest priorityCompany sponsored happy hours and outingsComprehensive benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401k with 3% matchingA weekly wellness benefit of $100 to spend on whatever makes you happyA monthly transportation benefit of $150A monthly meal benefit of $100Paid maternity and paternity leaveSponsored weekly team lunchesUnlimited PTOOur CultureFINESSE has a dreamer & doer culture. We envision the next age of fashion & consumer and then get to work to implement it, always thinking creatively, innovatively and collaboratively to create real change. We are energetic, highly creative and hungry for change that is both revolutionizing as well as ethical.