Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Bio Sites

Requirements

• 7+ years of Java or other object-oriented language application development, or Go development experience
• 2+ years of experience using relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices
• A sincere commitment to creating readable code and a desire to write clear and practical technical documentation
• A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience

You'll Get To...

• Develop new features into the Squarespace Bio Sites offering
• Take a lead role with other engineers to provide a rock solid platform and contribute to team processes.
• Collaborate with teammates, and product, design, analytics, and customer operations to understand why we build the features we do
• Help the team improve the existing codebase by promoting thoughtful design patterns and disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, and writing beautiful, readable code)
• Scale and improve the performance of applications and databases
• Manage engineering work streams to accelerate our velocity, supporting stakeholders along the way.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner, and dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension benefits with employer match
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Statutory paid time off and all statutory leaves, as required
• Meal Allowance and Flex Benefits Account
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• In the easily accessible city center of Aveiro
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)