Backend Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have over 5 years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable production systems. You have a proven track record of owning services from design through deployment, and you are adept at debugging complex distributed systems issues. Your expertise in Java and Spring is deep, and you have successfully shipped high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests. You understand service architecture, dependency injection, and testing strategies, and you are committed to maintaining high standards of quality in your work.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with project owners, stakeholders, and designers to improve applications or implement new features. You are a reliable problem solver who can tackle technical challenges that arise within the organization. Your continuous improvement mindset drives you to enhance practices that meet industry standards for quality and timeliness.

You are passionate about logistics and customer experience, and you are excited about the opportunity to innovate within the e-commerce space. You possess strong communication skills, allowing you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical team members effectively. You are eager to contribute to a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation at Coupang, where every employee is encouraged to take initiative and drive change.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure would be a plus, as well as familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker. A background in logistics or e-commerce is also advantageous, as it will help you understand the unique challenges and opportunities in this sector.

What you'll do

As a Lead Backend Engineer at Coupang, you will play a pivotal role in the software development lifecycle for the Rocket Delivery organization. You will contribute significantly to the architecture reviews of new platforms, services, and solutions, ensuring that they align with best practices and meet the needs of the business. You will lead projects that aim to innovate and enhance the logistics experience for customers, leveraging your technical expertise to solve complex problems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development of user-friendly interfaces and real-time data processing systems. Your role will involve mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within your team. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the applications you develop meet the expected quality and performance standards, contributing to the overall success of Coupang's logistics initiatives.

What we offer

Coupang offers a dynamic work environment where you can witness your growth alongside your colleagues and the company. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the logistics industry. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a culture that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us at Coupang and be part of a team that is shaping the future of e-commerce and logistics.