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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, ...
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Coupang • Seoul, South Korea
Coupang is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to build and operate Fulfillment Technologies systems. You'll work with Java and Spring to enhance logistics processes and improve service efficiency. This role requires over 10 years of programming experience.
You have over 10 years of programming experience, with a strong background in backend engineering and web application development. Your expertise in Java and Spring frameworks allows you to design and develop robust web services that enhance operational efficiency. You are proficient in using Git for version control and have experience with relational databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance. Your understanding of object-oriented design principles enables you to create scalable and maintainable systems. You have a keen interest in adopting new technologies and methodologies to improve development processes and outcomes.
You are familiar with microservices architecture and have experience developing systems that leverage this approach. Your knowledge of cloud environments equips you to develop and operate services that are scalable and resilient. You have experience with asynchronous event-driven architectures, which allows you to handle large volumes of data and transactions efficiently. Your experience with ORM tools like JPA and Hibernate enhances your ability to model domain entities effectively and streamline database interactions.
You have a solid understanding of the latest logistics processes and are eager to implement automation solutions that improve service delivery. Your experience with algorithms for optimizing order fulfillment processes demonstrates your analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems. You are a proactive team player who thrives in a startup culture, ready to take initiative and drive innovation within your team.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing the architecture of Fulfillment Technologies systems, ensuring they operate reliably and efficiently. You will integrate various logistics processes, including inventory management, order picking, and shipping, to enhance overall operational efficiency. Your work will involve implementing the latest logistics processes and automating workflows to provide fast and accurate services to customers.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement new technologies that can improve service delivery. Your role will require you to develop both front-end and back-end web services based on the Java platform, ensuring seamless integration across different domains and dependencies. You will also be tasked with reviewing and adopting new technologies to enhance development and operational efficiency.
As part of your responsibilities, you will analyze business requirements and develop algorithms that optimize order delivery processes, ensuring minimal costs and maximum efficiency. You will be expected to maintain high code quality and contribute to the overall improvement of the development process within the team.
Coupang offers a dynamic work environment where you can witness your growth alongside your colleagues and the company. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of e-commerce in South Korea. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us at Coupang and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming the e-commerce landscape.
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