Senior Backend Engineer

Who We’re Looking For - Reporting to the Lead Principal Engineer, Digital Consumer Experience, we are seeking a versatile Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Shopify, NestJS, and subscription-based architectures. This role will be instrumental in leading, implementing, and managing technical integrations across our business, particularly with third-party vendors like OrderGroove, as well as backend systems leveraging MongoDB.

Keys to Success - As a member of the Technology team, success will be measured based on three key actions. 1) Doing your job; setting and meeting appropriate goals that ladder up to the long-term Company vision and the short-term Company targets. You are expected to align on these goals with your manager, and then deliver on them. 2) Doing Your Job, the Right Way; At MANSCAPED® we strive to be ideal team players. That means striving to live up to the Humble, Hard Working & Smart framework. 3) Engaging (in both directions) with Radical Candor in a way that seeks to improve the performance of yourself and the team around you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain custom integrations between Shopify and third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality
• Enhance and optimize our custom subscription engine powered by OrderGroove and Shopify to improve user experience and retention
• Design algorithms and workflows to drive the development of new platform features and capabilities
• Prepare and present architecture diagrams for various projects and initiatives, ensuring accurate representation and documentation of system structure
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code that meets business and technical requirements
• Troubleshoot, debug, and continuously improve our existing platform for better performance and reliability
• Mentor team members through code reviews, collaborative programming, and knowledge sharing  
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience writing production-quality code, with a focus on building scalable, high-performance systems
• Proven expertise in developing backend architectures, including APIs, microservices, and third-party integrations
• Strong background in event-driven architecture and microservices-based design patterns
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks like React, with backend development expertise in NestJS
• Experience interacting with MongoDB  
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud, with experience in deployment and infrastructure management
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js, writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks such as Jest to ensure code reliability and robustness
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and observability tools to maintain system health and performance
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

MANSCAPED® Benefits 

• Take time to find balance and rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy a generous 20 accrued vacation days per year to relax, travel, and spend quality time with your loved ones. We value your need for a healthy work-life balance. 

• Health comes first, always. We provide 40 hours of paid sick leave annually, ensuring you can take the time you need to recover. 

• Your mental health matters. Take 3 paid mental health days to recharge and take care of your emotional well-being.  

• We offer 9 paid holidays throughout the year (including your birthday!) to give you the opportunity to celebrate important moments and take a break from work. 

• Let us take the guess work out of retirement planning with our employee 401(k) plan and company match.  

• Some call it pet insurance, we call it Paws & Claws coverage. Our plan helps you take care of your furry family members, giving you peace of mind. 

• Our comprehensive life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability coverage provide financial security for you and your family in case of unexpected events. 

• Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), ensuring you and your family are well-covered. 

• If you're facing life's challenges, our confidential Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help you navigate them. 

• Add a layer of protection from the unexpected costs of emergencies and unexpected illnesses. Enrollment in our accident and critical illness plans can provide financial support during the most difficult of times. 

• We are a remote-first employer. You will receive a monthly utility allowance to help cover the costs of Wifi and phone usage. 

• Enjoy a generous discount on our products as part of our employee discount program, making holiday and birthday shopping a breeze. 

• Participate in our exciting wellness challenges designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. From step competitions to mindfulness sessions, join your colleagues in fun and motivating activities that boost your physical and mental well-being. 

• We support our families by offering paid parental leave to support you during a pivotal time in your life, adding to the family! 

• We like to cheer each other on. Our regular recognition initiatives ensure you are acknowledged for your hard work and achievements. 

• We encourage community involvement by offering one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to support a cause that means the most to you. 

• We are a certified Great Place to Work, growing rapidly and offering incredible opportunities for advancement. Join us and be part of an exciting journey with a company that values its employees.