Principal Backend / Fullstack Engineer (E-commerce & Platform Integrations)
Core
Design and evolve backend and API platforms powering ecommerce, loyalty, and clienteling experiences, integrating with CRM and data systems for personalization and analytics.
Role type
Principal Backend / Fullstack Engineer
Builds
Scalable backend services, API middleware, and integration layers connecting digital products to CRM, SCV, and downstream data systems.
Domain
E-commerce, digital experience platforms, and customer data platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Node.js, TypeScript, REST/GraphQL API development, microservices architecture, AWS or GCP, CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, Kafka/Pub/Sub, authentication and security, observability (logging, metrics, tracing)
Preferred skills
Experience with ecommerce platforms (BigCommerce, Shopify, Salesforce Commerce), mentoring engineers, shaping engineering culture
Technologies
Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, Docker, Kafka, New Relic, Datadog, CloudWatch
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 API governance and security strategies; Implement observability standards; Collaborate with frontend, product, and data teams; Drive DevOps and platform automation; Mentor engineers and contribute to best practices
Seniority
Principal, hands-on technical leadership with strategy definition