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Rue Gilt Groupe

Software Engineer III

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Boston, MA
130K-140K
Mid level
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Boston, MA
130K-140K
Mid level
As a Software Engineer III, you'll design and develop scalable backend systems, maintain databases, optimize APIs, and work with cross-functional teams.
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THE ROLE: Software Engineer III (Back-end)

Job Location: Boston Office; Hybrid (2 Days per week). Successful candidate must live in Boston or be open to relocation (relo assistance not provided)

We’re looking for…

Rue Gilt Groupe is looking for a Software Engineer III (Back-end) to join our expanding Storefront Engineering Team in Boston. This person is someone who is inspired to build scalable and sophisticated systems that synthesize data from tens of thousands of brands and millions of members, delivering an engaging real-time experience. You’ll enjoy a nimble, fast-paced environment that has a collaborative and exciting start-up feel but is part of something larger and impactful.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services with partnership from experienced engineers.
  • Design and maintain schemas, manage service-oriented databases, and ensure data integrity and efficient access.
  • Implement robust and scalable APIs that cater to internal systems and front-end applications.
  • Optimize complex systems for speed and scalability.
  • Write clean, well-tested code. Participate in code reviews and share best practices.
  • Implement security best practices to protect data and applications.
  • Assist in producing clear and concise documentation for developed features and systems.
  • Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions.

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

You are or have …

  • 3+ years of experience in professional backend development.
  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Proficient with the following technologies
    • Python or another dynamically typed language
    • Django or another Web Framework
    • MySQL or another relational DB
    • DynamoDB or another noSQL DB
    • Web basics (HTTP, Cookies, authentication)
    • AWS or another Cloud infrastructure provider
  • An understanding of the following concepts
    • DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
    • Security principles and best practices
  • Able to assist junior developers in building skills
  • Passionate about learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies.
  • Kind, collaborative, and communicates clearly and concisely.
  • Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Able to commute to the Boston office 2 days a week.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.

About the Storefront Engineering Team:

The Storefront engineering team owns and operates the customer-facing shopping experience for Ruelala.com and Gilt.com and their corresponding native iOS and Android apps, which together drive nearly $1 Billion in sales annually and delight over 35 million members. We are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, quality, and stability of our services and apps. We strive to provide an incredible customer experience with scalability and efficiency.

We currently have 2 cross-functional engineering teams, one headquartered in Boston, MA, and one in Dublin, Ireland. Each team is composed of a technical team lead, a product manager, a product designer, backend devs, front-end devs for each platform, and QA. Teams work closely with stakeholders from marketing to merchandising and partner with other teams in technology from other engineering teams to infrastructure to data science, as needed.

Expected Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.


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ABOUT US: 

Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.

Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.

Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.

Top Skills

AWS
Django
DynamoDB
MySQL
Python
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Rue Gilt Groupe Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

Our Boston office is located in the Seaport District. We're in walking distance from South Station and Downtown Crossing MBTA stations.

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