OverviewSenior Software Engineer - Backend role at SquarespaceSquarespace is looking for a Backend Engineer to join our distributed engineering team.
Our backend team collaborates across departments and products, and delivers a terrific experience regardless of platform.
As a Backend Engineer, your work will focus on architecture, performance and scalability.
You will be actively involved in the end-to-end development of multiple components, and in the long-term vision of Squarespace for the Social space.
You will report to the Engineering Manager and be based in Aveiro, Portugal, with a minimum of 3 flexible days per week spent in office.
You will be part of Squarespace's initial primary team in the country, and help grow our Portugal presence into a market reference.Responsibilities- Design and build new features into the Squarespace Social space products- Take a lead role with other engineers to provide a rock solid platform- Collaborate with teammates, product, design, analytics, and customer operations to understand why we build the features we do- Help the team improve the existing codebase by promoting thoughtful design patterns and disciplined software engineering (e.G. automated testing, code reviews, and writing readable code)- Scale and improve the performance of applications and databases- Manage engineering workstreams to accelerate velocity, supporting stakeholders along the way- Actively contribute to team processes and mentor peers as we continue to growQualifications- 5+ years of Go, Java or other object-oriented language application development- 2+ years of experience using relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL- A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices- A sincere commitment to creating readable code and a desire to write clear and practical technical documentation- A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experienceBenefits & Perks- Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner, and dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision- Life and Disability Insurance- Pension benefits with employer match- Fertility and adoption benefits- Headspace mindfulness app subscription- Global Employee Assistance Program- Statutory paid time off and all statutory leaves, as required- Meal Allowance and Flex Benefits Account- Employee donation match to community organisations- In the easily accessible city centre of Aveiro- 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)About SquarespaceSquarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online.
We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with tools to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business.
Our suite of products ranges from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, to scheduling with Acuity and social media tools with Bio Sites and Unfold.
Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Aveiro, Portugal, and spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia.
For more information, visit the Squarespace careers page.Equality & ComplianceToday, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences.
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