Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable and resilient systems. Your expertise in Java and Spring allows you to design and implement high-performance APIs that handle millions of transactions securely. You thrive in complex environments and have a strong understanding of distributed systems, which enables you to tackle challenges related to system architecture and performance optimization. Your hands-on approach to development means you enjoy coding as much as you do designing solutions. You are a visionary technical leader who can guide teams through architectural decisions while remaining deeply involved in the development process. You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Desirable

Experience in fintech or e-commerce environments is a plus, as is familiarity with cloud services like AWS. A background in agile methodologies will help you adapt quickly to the fast-paced nature of our projects. You are comfortable mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge to foster a collaborative team culture.

What you'll do

As a Senior Staff Backend Engineer at Coupang, you will architect and develop payment systems that power millions of transactions daily. You will lead the design of scalable and resilient backend services, ensuring they meet the high standards of security and performance required in the fintech space. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers and other engineers to define technical requirements and deliver solutions that enhance the user experience. You will also be responsible for conducting code reviews, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and driving best practices in software development across the team. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of Coupang's payment processing systems, helping to redefine the digital payments landscape in Korea.

What we offer

Coupang offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is transforming the e-commerce landscape. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and career growth. Join us in our mission to wow customers with exceptional service and technology that makes shopping easier and faster than ever before.