Poshmark

Lead Software Engineer, Backend

Chennai, India
Elasticsearch HTML CSS Ruby Java JavaScript MongoDB API AWS
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Description

We are looking for experienced, senior engineer to lead the rapid growth of our Cloud Platform and marketplace. As a Lead Software Engineer, Cloud Platform, you will be responsible for building and running a high-traffic and fast-growing site as well as help us push the limits of cloud-based technologies to accelerate our explosive growth.

Role Specification:

This position is a full-time role located in Chennai, India.

Responsibilities:

  • Help build an application and service delivery platform on top of a distributed cloud architecture, using a combination of NoSQL data solutions, Queueing technologies, and Search infrastructure.
  • Design, architect and implement new product features for the marketplace using a highly iterative and data-oriented approach.
  • Build, analyze, tune and enhance the core components of the Poshmark product and cloud platform that powers millions of e-commerce transactions.
  • Work closely with the product & customer support teams to have a direct impact on our growing business.

Desired Skills 

  • Solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design
  • 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Experience creating web-based APIs and REST APIs
  • Understanding of issues related to scalability and performance at all tiers of the application
  • Experience with any or all of: caching, queuing, RPC, and distributed data storage
  • Experience with NoSQL data solutions is a plus
  • Experience with Amazon AWS or other Cloud Computing platforms is preferred
  • Experience with any or all of: Ruby, JRuby, Java, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, Linux
  • BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related discipline
  • User-oriented focus and obsession with quality

 

About Us

Poshmark is a leading social marketplace for new and secondhand style for women, men, kids, pets, home, and more. By combining the human connection of physical shopping with the scale, ease, and selection benefits of e-commerce, Poshmark makes buying and selling simple, social, and sustainable. Its community of more than 80 million registered users across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and India, is driving the future of commerce while promoting more sustainable consumption. For more information, please visit www.poshmark.com, and for company news and announcements, please visit investors.poshmark.com. You can also find Poshmark on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Why Poshmark?

At Poshmark, we’re constantly challenging the status quo and are looking for innovative and passionate people to help shape the future of Poshmark. We’re disrupting the industry by combining social connections with e-commerce through data-driven solutions and the latest technology to optimize our platform. We’re nothing without our amazing team who deliver an unparalleled social shopping experience to the millions of people we connect each day.

We built Poshmark around four core values: 1) focus on people to create empowered communities that drive success; 2) together we grow to support each other to strive for our dreams; 3) lead with love to foster genuine connections built upon a foundation of respect; and 4) embrace your weirdness to accept and empower one another on their own unique journey. We’re invested in our team and community, working together to build an entirely new way to shop. That way, when we win, we all win together. Come help us build the most connected shopping experience ever.  We will set you up with comprehensive global and in-country benefits to support you and your family needs.

Poshmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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