Description :

About Bazaarvoice.

At Bazaarvoice, we create smart shopping experiences.

Through our expansive global network, product-passionate community & enterprise technology, we connect thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers.

Our solutions enable brands to connect with consumers and collect valuable user-generated content, at an unprecedented scale.

This content achieves global reach by leveraging our extensive and ever-expanding retail, social & search syndication network.

And we make it easy for brands & retailers to gain valuable business insights from real-time consumer feedback with intuitive tools and dashboards.

The result is smarter shopping: loyal customers, increased sales, and improved products.

The problem we are trying to solve : Brands and retailers struggle to make real connections with consumers.

It's a challenge to deliver trustworthy and inspiring content in the moments that matter most during the discovery and purchase cycle.

The result? Time and money spent on content that doesn't attract new consumers, convert them, or earn their long-term loyalty.

Our brand promise : closing the gap between brands and consumers.

Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Its official: Bazaarvoice is a Great Place to Work in the US , Australia, India, Lithuania, France, Germany and the UK!.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our engineering team and help build scalable, high-performance solutions that power millions of consumer interactions daily.

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services that handle massive scale while ensuring reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Development & Architecture :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Java and related technologies.

- Build and architect scalable RESTful APIs that serve millions of daily requests.

- Implement microservices architecture to improve system scalability and reduce downtime.

- Develop high-performance, scalable algorithms for processing large volumes of user-generated content.

- Work with distributed systems and handle data processing at scale.

Technical Leadership :

- Lead code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and efficient codebases.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, product managers, and QA engineers.

System Optimization :

- Implement caching strategies using technologies like Redis to optimize database performance.

- Monitor and improve system performance, reducing server response times.

- Ensure high availability and reliability of backend services.

- Handle content processing, collection, storage, management, and authentication workflows.

Required Skills & Experience :

Technical Requirements :

- 5+ years of experience in Java backend.

- Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming concepts.

- Extensive experience with Spring Framework.

- Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

- Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

- Experience with database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL).

- Understanding of caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Development Practices :

- Strong understanding of Agilemethodologies.

- Experience with version control systems (Git).

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

- Test-driven development and automated testing practices.

- Code review and collaborative development practices.

Additional Technical Skills :

- Experience with message queues and event-driven architecture.

- Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices.

Why join Bazaarvoice ?

Customer is key :

- We see our own success through our customers outcomes.

- We approach every situation with a customer first mindset.

Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust :

- We believe in the power of authentic feedback because its in our DNA.

- We do the right thing when faced with hard choices.

- Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance.

Passionate Pursuit of Performance :

- Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity.

- We love what we do, and because were laser focused on our mission.

Innovation over Imitation :

- We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo.

- We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage.

Stronger Together :

- We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives.

- We champion whats best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams.

- As a stronger company we build a stronger community.