Software Engineer, Wayfair

Supplier Advertising Engineering

Salary not provided

SQL

React

AWS

JavaScript

Python

Java

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Jenkins

Azure

Spark

Spring

Datadog

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

A global online homeware marketplace

Job no longer available

A global online homeware marketplace

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceInterior designFurnitureHome improvementeCommerce

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

SQL

React

AWS

JavaScript

Python

Java

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Jenkins

Azure

Spark

Spring

Datadog

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceInterior designFurnitureHome improvementeCommerce

Company mission

To help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

6+ years of experience in software engineering and designing systems at scale
Proficient in Java Spring Boot
Solid understanding of database management (SQL) and software engineering principles
Experience with Cloud Native architecture platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure
Experience in Big Data technologies/frameworks like Apache Kafka/Apache Spark/NoSQL databases
Experience with Continuous Integration (CI/CD) practices and tools (Buildkite, Jenkins, etc.)
Experience leveraging monitoring and logging technologies (e.g., DataDog, Elasticsearch, etc.)
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Track record of being a hands-on developer who efficiently builds technically sound systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders
Experience mentoring engineers and leading code reviews
Proficient in effective troubleshooting and issue-resolution techniques

Desirable

Prior experience in advertising technology or digital campaign management platforms
Knowledge of front-end development frameworks (React JavaScript)
Prior experience in Python

What the job involves

At Wayfair, we harness the power of technology innovation to connect suppliers with our extensive customer base. Our advertising platform is an integral part of our mission, helping suppliers to showcase their offerings to the right audience, enhancing visibility and driving sales
Lead the development and integration of robust APIs that connect our campaign management platform with external agency systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and interaction
Implement a comprehensive recommendations and reporting management system that powers real-time analytics and performance metrics, enabling informed decision-making for campaign management
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to other team members
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to refine product requirements, aligning development efforts with strategic business goals
Uphold high-quality standards, advocating for best practices and leading code reviews to maintain excellence in development
Explore and implement new technologies and frameworks to enhance platform functionality and user experience

Our take

Wayfair emerged in the early era of eCommerce with a mission to revolutionise online shopping, offering customers a convenient platform to purchase goods. Today, it stands as one of the foremost global players in the online furniture delivery industry, boasting an impressive inventory of over 33 million products.

Renowned for its extensive product range and comprehensive service offerings, Wayfair distinguishes itself by providing an end-to-end customer experience, from browsing to doorstep delivery. Despite its prominence, the company faces profitability challenges attributed largely to expansion expenses. Nonetheless, its solid presence in the competitive online homeware sector solidifies its position as a key contender.

With ambitious global expansion plans, Wayfair remains committed to maintaining its leadership in the industry. As it aspires to become the ultimate destination for all home needs, its more recent ventures into physical retail represent significant strides toward this overarching goal.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

-14% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3)

Trustpilot (3.8)

Company

Company HQ

Prudential / St. Botolph, Boston, MA

Leadership

Niraj Shah

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Studied Engineering at Cornell University before co-founding Spinners, a Boston-based IT services company. Previously acted as Entrepreneur in Residence for Greylock and has served as CEO of Wayfair since co-founding the company in 2002.

Steven Conine

(Co-Founder)

Co-founded Spinners before working for Operations at iXL. Conine also co-founded Pillar VC in 2016.

Salary benchmarks

We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.

Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.

Share this job