Principal Backend / Fullstack Engineer (E-commerce & Platform Integrations)
Core
Design and lead the architecture, development, and evolution of backend and API platforms powering ecommerce, loyalty, and clienteling experiences for a skincare brand.
Role type
Principal Backend / Fullstack Engineer (E-commerce & Platform Integrations)
Builds
Scalable backend services, integration layers connecting digital products to CRM/SCV/data systems, and middleware for CMS/DAM/analytics platforms.
Domain
E-commerce, Customer 360, Digital Experience Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Node.js, TypeScript, REST/GraphQL API development, distributed systems patterns, microservices architecture, AWS/GCP (serverless, container orchestration, pub/sub), event-driven architectures, authentication/security, CI/CD, Terraform/IaC, Docker, observability (logging, metrics, tracing)
Preferred skills
Experience with ecommerce platforms (BigCommerce, Shopify, Salesforce Commerce), mentoring engineers, shaping engineering culture
Technologies
Node.js, TypeScript, New Relic, Datadog, CloudWatch, Kafka, Terraform, Docker, AWS, GCP
Responsibilities
Own backend and API architecture for ecommerce, loyalty, and clienteling platforms; Design, build, and evolve backend services; Lead integrations for global commerce (payments, fulfillment, logistics); Architect and maintain scalable APIs and middleware; Develop and own API governance and security strategies; Define and implement observability standards; Collaborate with frontend, product, and data teams; Drive DevOps and platform automation; Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices
Seniority
Principal, hands-on technical leadership with strategy definition
