Software Engineer - E-Commerce (Remote)
This full-time Software Engineer role focuses on developing scalable backend systems and optimizing algorithms for a global e-commerce platform. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, mission-critical infrastructure supporting real-time user experiences. The position offers a remote work opportunity with a leading technology company, emphasizing clean code, system design, and continuous integration practices.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Technology, Information and Internet.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work on backend systems that power high-traffic e-commerce experiences. This is an Associate / New Grad level, full-time role on a remote team. Responsibilities include:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices.
- Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
- Profile and optimize performance across services, databases, and APIs.
- Contribute to architecture and technical design discussions.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and other engineers to ship features.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to ensure reliable production delivery.
Qualifications (Required)
Candidates should demonstrate core backend engineering skills and systems thinking:
- Proficiency in one or more languages: Go, Python, or Java.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals.
- Experience (or coursework/projects) with distributed systems or microservices.
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases and performance tuning basics.
- Comfortable using Git and working within CI/CD workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Nice-to-Have
These are not required but will help you succeed faster:
- Experience with cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Previous internship or project work on high-traffic systems or real-time services.
- Knowledge of observability tooling (metrics, tracing, logging).
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
About the Opportunity
This position supports a global-scale e-commerce platform in the Technology, Information and Internet industry. You’ll solve challenging technical problems, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to services used by millions of users. The role is remote (work from anywhere in the U.S.) and is an excellent start for early-career engineers who want impact and growth.
Employment Details
- Seniority level: Associate / New Grad
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering / Information Technology
- Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere — U.S. candidates preferred)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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