Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer

About The Role

The Real Real is looking for a highly experienced and self-motivated Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our Sales & Retail team.

Working closely with Product partners and Engineering management, you will build technical solutions enhancing, optimizing and iterating the Real Real’s Sales & Retail platform to support TRR’s sales and retail associates with tooling, and enable seamless customer experiences in sales and retail channels. You will work closely with Product and business stakeholders to help build robust scalable back-ends to empower seamless and engaging customer journeys that optimize our Sales & Retail platform platform effectiveness.

• Design and Develop :
  Lead the architecture and development of software solutions, making strategic decisions that influence our technical direction.

• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology development with business objectives, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous code reviews and advocate for best coding practices to ensure our products are efficient and maintainable.

• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a culture of excellence.

• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Research emerging technologies and trends in software engineering, identifying opportunities to enhance our projects and processes.

• Problem-Solving: Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions, anticipating potential issues to ensure smooth project execution.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 8 years of software development experience

• Required experience with Java and Ruby

• Proven experience with the development, scaling, and maintenance of distributed systems

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architectural design, and agile development methodologies

• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to work independently on complex issues

• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of software development experience with a track record of successfully shipping consumer or business facing products

• Experience with Elixir is a plus

• Familiarity with Front-end JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)

• Familiarity with Gradle and Spring Boot

• Familiarity with Python

• Familiarity with AWS

• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong Git Hub portfolio.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• 9 Paid Company Holidays

• Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

• Find out more about our Benefits here.

The expected salary range for this role is $-$. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The Real Real is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The Real Real provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day.

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