About Coupang
Delivering convenience to millions in South Korea
Key Highlights
- Publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker CPNG
- Valuation of approximately $60 billion post-IPO
- Over 17 million active customers using the platform
- Employs 1,000-5,000 people across various roles
Coupang is a leading e-commerce platform in South Korea, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul. The company serves millions of customers with its fast delivery service, Rocket Delivery, which promises same-day or next-day delivery on a wide range of products. Coupang went public in March 2021, ...
🎁 Benefits
Coupang offers competitive salaries, stock options, generous paid time off, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Coupang fosters a customer-centric culture, emphasizing speed and efficiency in its operations. The company values innovation and encourages employees...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Coupang is hiring a Senior Staff Back-end Engineer to lead the technical direction of their eCommerce platform services. You'll work with Java, Spring, and PostgreSQL to build and scale core backend functionalities. This position requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable eCommerce platforms — you've led projects from conception to deployment and have a deep understanding of system architecture and performance optimization. Your expertise in Java and Spring is complemented by your ability to design RESTful APIs that handle high traffic efficiently.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers — you understand the importance of knowledge sharing and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, allowing you to tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions.
Desirable
Experience with PostgreSQL and cloud services like AWS is a plus — you are comfortable working with databases and have a solid grasp of data access patterns. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker will set you apart.
What you'll do
As a Senior Staff Back-end Engineer at Coupang, you will lead the technical direction for the backend services that power our eCommerce platform — your role will involve designing and implementing robust backend solutions that ensure seamless user experiences across our mobile app and web platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend engineers, to define and deliver on project requirements.
You will be responsible for optimizing existing services and ensuring they scale effectively as our user base grows — this includes conducting code reviews, implementing best practices, and mentoring team members to enhance their technical skills. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and reliability of our platform, making it essential for you to stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
What we offer
Coupang provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the eCommerce landscape in South Korea. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Join us to be part of a team that is passionate about transforming the way people shop and live — at Coupang, you will find a culture that values bold ideas and hands-on contributions, allowing you to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.
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