Senior Engineer (Backend)

In short

Are you passionate about building scalable systems that empower teams and drive innovation?

Join our Product Core Technology team as a Backend Software Engineer, where you'll help architect, build and maintain GraphQL APIs, Kafka-based, distributed event-driven systems that power our global operations.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that Product Information flows efficiently across platforms, including our website, mobile app, internal applications and external partners.You will directly contribute in turning Product Data into a strategic competitive advantage, accelerating the speed of On’s innovation and go-to-market.

Your work will enable R&D, product creators and managers, copy and translators, studio and marketing teams to access, manage, and distribute product data with ease.

If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, designing high-performance systems, and collaborating across teams, this role is for you!

Your Mission

In Your First Month:

• Get to know On's product data ecosystem and infrastructure
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across R&D, product, marketing, engineering, and studio teams
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring high-quality, secure, and well-tested code

After Three Months:

• Implement new features and services to enhance our data infrastructure
• Contribute to our GraphQL API development
• Work on our Kafka-based event streaming system for real-time data distribution

After Six Months and Beyond:

• Identify and implement architectural improvements for scalability and performance
• Streamline data management processes and simplify existing systems
• Champion best practices for API development within the team

Your Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain robust, scalable backend systems using TypeScript and Node.js (experience with Ruby is a plus)
• Leverage event-driven architecture, utilizing Kafka for real-time data streaming
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, marketers, and studio teams to understand their data needs and deliver effective solutions
• Document technical architecture and share knowledge with your team