Software Engineer (Back-End)

Title of role: Software Engineer (Back-end)
Location: Dublin, Ireland; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) 
Approved Salary Range: €75,000 -  €85,000 

About the Role:

This role is based in our Dublin office and operates under a hybrid working model. Engineers are expected to attend the office regularly to support collaboration, learning, and day-to-day delivery. During the initial probation period, there is an expectation of increased in-office presence to support onboarding, knowledge sharing, and team integration.

Rue Gilt Groupe is looking for a Software Engineer (Back-end) to join one of our Engineering Teams in Dublin, IRE. The Engineering Teams at Rue Gilt Groupe transform our user experience and drive $1 Billion annual sales and delight our 35+ Million members. This role will build scalable and sophisticated systems that synthesize data from thousands of brands and millions of consumers to deliver engaging, real-time experience to users on the go. You enjoy an agile, fast-paced environment that has a start-up feel but is part of something much larger, impactful, collaborative, and exciting. We're currently modernizing our technical stack and need motivated contributors to drive our technology forward. There’s no better time to be involved in the technical advancement of e-commerce at Rue Gilt Groupe. We utilize world-class technology, merchandising, and marketing to strategically support our brand partners and inspire members daily. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping and the best-in-class experience that today's customers demand. Luxury at affordable prices with cutting-edge technology making it all possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Develop: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services.
• Code Quality: Ensure code quality through robust testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Database Management: Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient data access.
• API Development: Create and maintain APIs for internal and external use.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions.
• Security: Implement and maintain security best practices to protect data and applications.
• Documentation: Produce clear and concise documentation for developed features and systems.
• Incident Management: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on users.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Agile Participation: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.
• Ownership & Independent Delivery: Take ownership of assigned features, delivering work independently from design through implementation and release, while seeking feedback and escalating risks early to ensure quality and alignment.

Experience and Background Needed:

• 4+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies, Python preferred.
• Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms and Serverless architectures, AWS preferred
• Hands-on experience implementing event-driven services using an event streaming platform (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis), including producers and consumers.
• Ability to integrate event streams into backend systems for near real-time processing and service decoupling.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Desirable:
  • Django framework experience
  • End to end full stack development experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What We Offer:

Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events, allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Premium Outlets.

Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values, and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, pension scheme, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

We Encourage You to Apply:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.