Backend Engineer - Catalog Team

With the Catalog Team at Constructor, you’ll tackle complex backend challenges at scale. Our catalog services sit at the core of our platform and process massive volumes of data that power everything from search to personalization for major e-commerce brands every second.

The Catalog Management system at Constructor is responsible for much more than managing data – as a member of our team, you’ll be optimizing for performance-critical distributed systems, solving for high-scale data flows, and taking part in technological transformations such as finding new applications for event-driven systems as we continue to grow. If you enjoy high-impact work, solving challenging engineering problems and dynamic environments, this is the role for you.

About Us

Constructor is the only search and product discovery platform tailor-made for enterprise ecommerce where conversions matter. Constructor's AI-first solutions make it easier for shoppers to discover products they want to buy and for ecommerce teams to deliver highly personalized experiences that drive impressive results. Optimizing specifically for ecommerce metrics like revenue, conversion rate and profit, Constructor generates consistent $10M+ lifts for some of the biggest brands in ecommerce, such as Sephora, Petco, home24, Maxeda Brands, Birkenstock and The Very Group. Constructor is a U.S. based company that was founded in 2015 by Eli Finkelshteyn and Dan McCormick. For more, visit: constructor.io.

Requirements

You will be successful in this role if some or all of the below apply to you:

• 3+ years of backend engineering experience (Python preferred)
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Familiarity with NoSQL and event-driven architectures is a plus
• Proven ability to build and optimize systems for high performance at scale
• Experience and familiarity with distributed systems
• Passion for solving complex problems and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Enjoy helping others around you grow as developers and be successful
• Enjoy being part of the product development process and incorporating customer feedback into your solutions.

• Unlimited vacation time -we strongly encourage all of our employees take at least 3 weeks per year
• A competitive compensation package including stock options
• Fully remote team - choose where you live
• Work from home stipend! We want you to have the resources you need to set up your home office
• Apple laptops provided for new employees
• Training and development budget for every employee, refreshed each year
• Parental leave for qualified employees
• Work with smart people who will help you grow and make a meaningful impact

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Constructor

At Constructor.io we are committed to cultivating a work environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of their education, diversity of opinion, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or affiliation in any other protected group. Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. Our primary interest is in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of our listed qualifications.