Job description
Our client is the first social marketplace for Gen Z in Southeast Asia, focused on sneakers and streetwear.
Our mission is to break the old-fashioned boundaries between social, shopping, and gaming in one platform for Gen Z to discover, buy, sell, and flex sneakers and streetwear.
Our client has already built one of the leading sneakers and streetwear platforms in Southeast Asia with ~30% monthly growth in GMV since June 2020.
There are 85 million Gen Z consumers in Southeast Asia, who together will spend 128 billion USD on fashion in 2025.
Our values: We don't really care that much about years of experience or education.
What we are looking for is a proven track record of exhibiting the following core values:
● Honesty: Having the ability to understand your own circle of competence, get help and give help when needed, raise issues early and be upfront about your opinion.
● Responsibility: Committing to clear agreements about who is responsible for decisions and outcomes.
Then, if something is your job, making sure it gets done on time.
● Quality: We need to hit the highest possible level of quality in our interactions with buyers and sellers.
● Enthusiasm: We're a startup, and there are lots of things to do.
We'll work hard.
And we'll also have some fun while doing it.
● Open Minded: Collaborative approach to work and life.
Not afraid to have an opinion.
If what we value is something that speaks to you, read on!
The role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in managing our Node.js REST APIs. You will also be one of the first employees outside the starting team.
As one of the pioneering engineers, you will be working on all aspects of technology ranging from system architecture, data modelling, api design, working directly to the Head of Engineering.
You will also be working closely with the original team, other engineers, designers and most importantly our users to bring the our products to the next level.
Responsibility
● Development of REST API using Node.js
● Writing reusable, testable and efficient code
● Design and implement performant software
● Integrate with data storage technologies such as Redis, Postgres & other 3rd party integrations
● Lead API, data modeling & system architecture discussion & implementation
● Assist other engineers on our team.
Requirements
● Strong proficiency with JavaScript
● Knowledge of Node.js and backend frameworks available for it such as Nestjs, Express, StrongLoop, etc
● Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
● Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5 and CSS3, React etc.
● User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
● Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
● Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
● Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs.
desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
● Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
● Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
● Experience in leading a team of engineers
● Knowledge of CI/CD frameworks is a plus
● Well versed with agile & scrum development methodologies
● Good verbal & written communication in english
● Self starter attitude who enjoys working in a fast paced and low ego environment
Required Skill Profession
Computer Occupations