Delivering convenience to millions in South Korea
Coupang is a leading e-commerce platform in South Korea, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul. The company serves millions of customers with its fast delivery service, Rocket Delivery, which promises same-day or next-day delivery on a wide range of products. Coupang went public in March 2021, ...
Coupang offers competitive salaries, stock options, generous paid time off, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
Coupang fosters a customer-centric culture, emphasizing speed and efficiency in its operations. The company values innovation and encourages employees...
Coupang • Mountain View, USA; Seattle, USA; z-Test & Templates Only
Coupang is hiring a Senior Staff Platform Developer to build and enhance their infrastructure layer using a distributed microservices architecture. You'll work with technologies like Java and focus on enabling inter-service communication. This role requires extensive experience in platform development.
You have over 5 years of experience in platform development, particularly in building and maintaining distributed systems. Your expertise in Java allows you to create robust applications that can handle high traffic and complex interactions. You understand the intricacies of microservices architecture and have a proven track record of implementing effective solutions for service discovery, load balancing, and traffic management.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you have a knack for identifying potential issues before they escalate. You are comfortable with failure recovery strategies and have experience in ensuring system resiliency.
You are passionate about technology and stay updated with the latest trends in platform engineering. You have a strong understanding of cloud services and how they can be leveraged to enhance system performance. Your ability to mentor junior developers and share knowledge with your team is a key part of your professional identity.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes would be a plus. Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms is also desirable, as it aligns with the infrastructure needs of Coupang.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing Coupang's infrastructure layer, focusing on microservices that facilitate seamless inter-service communication. You will work closely with other engineering teams to ensure that the platform is scalable and resilient, capable of handling the demands of a rapidly growing e-commerce environment.
You will lead initiatives to improve system performance and reliability, employing best practices in software development and architecture. Your role will involve troubleshooting complex issues and implementing solutions that enhance the overall user experience.
Collaboration is key in this position, as you will partner with product managers and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
Coupang provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the e-commerce landscape. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us to be part of a team that is redefining the future of commerce.
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