Principal Backend Engineer

2 weeks ago


Singapore Shopee Full time

DepartmentEngineering and Technology- LevelExperienced (Individual Contributor)- LocationSingaporeThe Engineering and Technology team is at the core of the Shopee platform development.

The team is made up of a group of passionate engineers from all over the world, striving to build the best systems with the most suitable technologies.

Our engineers do not merely solve problems at hand; We build foundations for a long-lasting future.

We don't limit ourselves on what we can or can't do; we take matters into our own hands even if it means drilling down to the bottom layer of the computing platform.

Shopee's hyper-growing business scale has transformed most "innocent" problems into huge technical challenges, and there is no better place to experience it first-hand if you love technologies as much as we do.


  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highperformance and scalable backend systems for our ecommerce platform.
  • Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams, including product managers, frontend engineers, and data scientists, to define technical requirements and deliver optimal solutions.
  • Architect and implement solutions that optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to the engineering team.
  • Lead and mentor a team of 20+ engineers, fostering their growth and providing technical guidance and support.
  • Stay uptodate with emerging technologies and industry trends, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our platform's capabilities.
  • Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and maintaining high code quality standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement of development processes and workflows, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency gains.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and coordination.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong track record of building scalable and highperformance systems.
  • Proficiency in one or more backend languages, such as Python, Java, or Go.
  • Experience leading a team of 20+ technically, demonstrating exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities.
  • Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a teamoriented environment.
  • Familiarity with frontend technologies and the ability to collaborate with frontend engineers.
  • Extensive knowledge of distributed systems and largescale data processing frameworks.
  • Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and the ability to drive agile practices within the team.
  • A passion for innovation and a drive to build solutions that revolutionize the ecommerce industry.


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