Principle Back End Engineer

We are looking for a Principal Back End Engineer with at least 7+ years of experience, ideally with marketplace experience, to join our fast-growing, high-impact company. At Sparkinity, we are passionate about programming, have a love for technology, and possess an insatiable curiosity for new tools to solve real problems. We use code to deliver simple solutions to complex problems, and we are using it to create the future of wholesale and retail. Code touches every part of our business, delivering value to our users all for the sole purpose of helping our clients achieve their business ambitions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain eCommerce Platform: Deliver and enhance core customer-facing features of our website. With key targets of ensuring it is user-friendly, responsive, and capable of handling large volumes of transactions.
• Integrate Payment and Inventory Systems: Work on integrating secure payment gateways and real-time inventory management systems to streamline the ordering process for customers.
• Optimise Performance: Continuously monitor and optimise the performance of the website and backend systems to ensure fast load times and a smooth user experience.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the product, design, and marketing teams to implement new features and improve the overall customer journey.
• Implement Security Best Practices: Ensure the eCommerce platform is secure by implementing best practices for data protection, encryption, and regular security audits.
• Mentor and Guide Junior Developers: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the tech team.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of Back-End Development Experience: Proven experience in JavaScript development, with a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Proficiency in Modern Web Technologies: Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5 CSS3 and frameworks like Svelte, React, Angular, or Vue.js for front-end development. Solid experience with Node.js, Python, Golang or similar back-end languages.
• Experience with eCommerce Platforms: Hands-on experience in building or maintaining eCommerce platforms, ideally marketplaces, particularly in a wholesale or B2B environment.
• Database Management: Strong knowledge of database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, including experience with data modelling, queries, and optimisation.
• API Integration: Extensive experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs, third-party services, and payment gateways.
• Version Control and CI/CD: Proficiency with Git and experience in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Problem-Solving and Debugging: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems efficiently.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.