Description :

Role Overview :

As a Senior Staff Backend Engineer, you will lead the design and development of distributed systems and next-generation platforms that power Coupangs global e-commerce experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to solve complex problems at scale, while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across the organization.

What You Will Do :

- Lead the development of scalable and fault-tolerant backend systems

- Define and execute technical strategy in alignment with product roadmaps

- Drive architectural decisions and promote best practices across engineering teams

- Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize and plan strategic initiatives

- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through Agile methodologies

- Own operational metrics and ensure high system reliability and observability

- Mentor and grow engineering talent through coaching and technical guidance

- Establish and manage operational support processes for backend services

Basic Qualifications :

- 13+ years of experience in software development

- 8+ years of experience building and operating backend services and web applications

- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework

- Deep expertise in distributed systems, storage, and server technologies

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

- Hands-on experience with NoSQL and relational/columnar databases

- Familiarity with CI/CD automation and Agile methodologies

- Knowledge of observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK stack

- Passion for reliability engineering and operational excellence

Type of Work Model :

Hybrid - Coupang hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration that acts a catalyst to enrich the experience of employees. Employees are required to work at least 2 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week, depending on the role requirement. Some businesses may require more time in office due to nature of work.