Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
4+ years of backend development experience with Node.js
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills for building APIs
Familiarity with MERN stack and collaboration with React teams
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Cloud integration experience, preferably with AWS
Knowledge of web application security practices
Responsibilities
Build and scale backend services and APIs for eCommerce workflows
Collaborate with front-end developers to enhance user experiences
Implement security best practices for applications
Write clean, reusable code with robust observability measures
Use AI tools to streamline development and improve code quality
Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis
Support data analytics teams with backend integrations
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Associate discounts for furniture
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
And more!
Full Job Description
E-Commerce Backend Software Developer
Rooms To Go is looking for a backend software developer to help build and scale our eCommerce platform. You will design and develop Node.js services and APIs, collaborate closely with front-end engineers (React), and ensure our systems are reliable, secure, and performant at high traffic volumes.
This role also requires practical, hands-on use of modern AI tools in day-to-day development. You will use AI to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and support troubleshooting and analysis while maintaining strong engineering judgment, sound security practices, and high standards for maintainability.
What you will do
Build and scale high-performance backend services and APIs (REST and service-to-service integrations) that power core eCommerce workflows (catalog/search, pricing/promotions, cart/checkout, orders, identity) with strong performance and reliability across services, databases, and integrations.
Collaborate with front-end developers to define contracts, improve end-to-end performance, and deliver smooth user experiences.
Implement security best practices including authentication/authorization, secrets management, secure coding, and data protection.
Write clean, testable, reusable code with strong observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and production readiness.
Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to accelerate delivery and improve quality (scaffolding/refactoring, test creation, troubleshooting, documentation), while validating and revising AI-generated output for correctness, security, and maintainability.
Apply secure usage practices for AI tools, including avoiding sensitive data exposure and following internal guidelines.
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and participate in an on-call / after-hours support as needed.
Partner with data and analytics teams as needed, including supporting ETL/data pipelines and analytics-oriented backend integrations.
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
4+ years of professional backend development experience with Node.js.
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience building scalable APIs.
Experience with MERN stack development and close collaboration with React front-end teams.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (design, queries, indexing, performance tuning).
Experience building and integrating services in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
Working knowledge of security practices for web applications and APIs (OAuth/JWT, OWASP concepts, encryption, etc.).
Experience with automated testing and CI/CD.
Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear written and verbal communication.
Proven experience using AI-assisted development tools in daily work (for example, coding assistants, LLM-based troubleshooting, test generation, and documentation drafting).
Ability to integrate AI tools into an engineering workflow while maintaining rigorous code review and testing standards.
Rooms To Go Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Associate discounts including furniture
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
And more!
About Rooms To Go, Inc
Rooms To Go is a furniture retailer that operates over 150 stores across the United States. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Seffner, Florida. Rooms To Go offers a wide range of furniture products, including living room, bedroom, dining room, and outdoor furniture, as well as mattresses and home decor items. The company's products are designed to appeal to a broad range of customers, from budget-conscious shoppers to those seeking high-end luxury furnishings. Rooms To Go has a reputation for offering high-quality products at affordable prices, and the company has won numerous awards for its customer service and product quality.
