ImpactShipt is on the lookout for a Senior Engineer in the Checkout Team. you will build, manage, and enhance Conversion systems and Other related services. Every day you will work on a team of 5-6 engineers to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain application code using Golang, Python, Redis, Postgres, and Kafka in a microservices architecture. You will work with our product and operation teams to solve different challenges in Cart, Checkout, Tax, Fees and Pricing etc.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
5+ years of software development experience with a programming language like Golang (preferred), Python, Java, or C/C++.
You have experience designing, developing, testing (unit/integration/etc.), deploying, and maintaining backend REST API services with a strong focus on performance and latency.
You are comfortable working with SQL databases (Postgres preferred).
You actively participate in the design process to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable architecture.
You have experience diagnosing and solving complex technical problems and performance bottlenecks using data.
You take ownership of production services, ensuring their reliability and performance, and are willing to participate in on-call production support rotation.
You collaborate effectively with fellow engineers, product managers, and partner teams to deliver impactful solutions.
You are self-driven and outcome-oriented – you care about delivering value more than just shipping features.
You are passionate about learning, mentoring, and helping others grow.
You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
You have experience designing, developing, and maintaining systems that integrate with third-party services.
You have optimized backend systems for latency, performance, and scalability.
EducationBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience | Required
Skills & EducationThis list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.
Apache Kafka, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Go Programming Language, Microservices ArchitectureBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience | Required
Work ArrangementTo foster connection while offering continued flexibility, hybrid team members have the following in-office expectations:
Hybrid roles in Birmingham, AL typically work in-office at least 2 days per week, with core in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Hybrid roles in Minneapolis, MN typically work in-office at least 1 day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
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