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Software Engineer I – Backend
| Company | FIGS |
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| Location | Santa Monica, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $105000 – $135000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Flux/Argo, Terraform/CDK, ElasticSearch, and PostGres
- 2+ years in software development with a solid foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and related backend technologies
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform/CDK
- Proven experience in designing and scaling complex enterprise applications
- Demonstrable experience with ElasticSearch and PostGres
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of FIGS backend services
- Assist in integrating applications and services within AWS and Kubernetes
- Support the use of Terraform or AWS CDK to efficiently create, manage, and orchestrate cloud infrastructure components
- Aid in building robust database solutions with PostGres and optimize search functionalities with ElasticSearch
- Participate in architectural discussions, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability
- Work closely with fellow engineers, absorbing best practices, especially concerning Java and cloud-native technologies
- Assist in engineering decisions, considering aspects from cost efficiency to data security
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, SalesForce, Spree, or BigCommerce
- Exposure to modern CI/CD tools and practices for Java-based applications
