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Rue Gilt Groupe

Software Engineer - Back End

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Dublin
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As a Back-End Software Engineer, you will design and maintain scalable backend systems, develop and manage databases, create APIs, optimize application performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring security and code quality in an agile environment.
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THE ROLE: Software Engineer - Back End

Rue Gilt Groupe is looking for a Software Engineer (Back-end) to join our expanding Merch tools Engineering Team in Dublin, IRE. The Merch Tools Engineering Team at Rue Gilt Groupe owns our proprietary Store Manager application and will work on an innovation project around pricing core functionalities.

This role will build scalable and sophisticated systems that synthesize data from thousands of brands and millions of consumers, to deliver an engaging real-time experience to users on the go. You enjoy an agile, fast-paced environment that has a start-up feel but is part of something much larger, impactful, collaborative, and exciting. We're currently modernizing our technical stack and need motivated contributors to drive our technology forward. On the frontend you'll be able to contribute modern React and Typescript single page applications, running on AWS cloud native architectures that handle problems at scale among 35+ million users.

There’s no better time to be involved in the technical advancement of e-commerce at Rue Gilt Groupe. We utilize world-class technology, merchandising, and marketing to strategically support our brand partners and inspire members daily. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping and the best-in-class experience that today's customers demand. Luxury at affordable prices with cutting edge technology making it all possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and Develop: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services.
  • Code Quality: Ensure code quality through robust testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
  • Database Management: Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, and efficient data access.
  • API Development: Create and maintain APIs for internal and external use.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions.
  • Security: Implement and maintain security best practices to protect data and applications.
  • Documentation: Produce clear and concise documentation for developed features and systems.
  • Incident Management: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on users.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Agile Participation: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process.

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

  • 4+ years of experience in backend development.
  • Strong proficiency in backend technologies, Python preferred
  • Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with cloud platforms, AWS preferred
  • Experience in building internal facing tools to support the business
  • Understanding of security principles and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Expected Base Salary Range: €70,000 - €80,000

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location,  internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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ABOUT US: 

Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.

Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.

Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.

Top Skills

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Rue Gilt Groupe Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office

Located in the heart of South City Centre, steps away from the Pearse train station and Grafton Street.

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