Quince

SDE 3 (Storefront)

Quince • $195K — $235K *
Palo Alto, CA 94303In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in building full-stack applications and backend services.
  • Expertise in backend development with Java, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks.
  • Experience with modern web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • Experience in designing scalable architectures for high-traffic applications.
  • Strong understanding of performance optimization best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable ecommerce systems including backend services and APIs.
  • Lead development of customer-facing features like browsing and checkout processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions.
  • Architect backend services that support high-scale ecommerce functionality.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues related to system stability and performance.
  • Drive best practices in system design and testing strategies.
  • Mentor team members to enhance technical knowledge and code quality.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools for development.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within the team.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Support for continued education and training in relevant fields.
Full Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ecommerce systems including backend services, APIs, and customer-facing web and mobile applications.
  • Lead development of complex features that power the customer-facing shopping experience including browsing, discovery, product pages, cart, and checkout flows.
  • Architect and implement backend services and APIs that support high-scale ecommerce functionality and power critical customer experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, mobile, and engineering teams to define requirements and implement scalable solutions.
  • Design scalable system architectures that support high traffic and large-scale ecommerce workloads across backend services and frontend applications.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while setting a high engineering bar for quality, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Debug and resolve complex technical issues related to performance, scalability, and system stability across the full stack.
  • Drive best practices in system design, testing strategies, performance optimization, and engineering architecture.
  • Design APIs, services, and data models that support extensible and scalable platform development.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to peers.
  • Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure high-quality code and reliable releases across services and applications.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and recommend tools and frameworks that improve the storefront platform.
  • Mentor and guide engineers on the team while helping raise the technical bar across the organization.
Experience Required

You have excellent computer science fundamentals
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of professional experience building full-stack applications and backend services in production environments.
  • Strong experience designing and building backend services and RESTful APIs using technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks.
  • Experience building modern web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and service-oriented design.
  • Experience designing scalable architectures for high-traffic consumer-facing applications.
  • Strong understanding of system performance optimization across both frontend and backend systems.
  • Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases and designing scalable data models.
  • Knowledge of web security principles and best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently while leading technical initiatives within cross-functional teams.


All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$195,000-$235,000 USD

About Quince

Quince is a luxury fashion brand that specializes in high-end women's clothing. The company was founded in 2011 by creative director and designer, Nikki Erwin Margolis. Quince offers a range of products including dresses, tops, pants, and accessories made from high-quality materials such as silk, cashmere, and leather. The brand is known for its minimalist aesthetic and timeless designs that are meant to be worn season after season. Quince operates both online and through a brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles.
Learn more about Quince
Size
100 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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