Senior Software Engineer, Java (Domains)

Squarespace•New York, NY

1d•$128,500 - $231,500•Hybrid

About The Position

At Squarespace, we empower millions of creators—from artists to entrepreneurs—to build a brand and transact with their customers in an impactful and beautiful online presence. The journey for every single one of these customers begins with a single step: securing a domain. This is a hybrid role working from our New York City office 3 days per week. Domains teams that we are hiring for: Domains Email: This team is the engine behind one of our high-growth product categories, serving as a critical pillar in our mission to help entrepreneurs succeed. We are selling more than just a service; we are building the indispensable communication hub that allows millions of users to manage their professional identity.

Requirements

7+ years of backend software development, building scalable and distributed systems in cloud environments (e.g. GCP, AWS)
4+ years of development experience in Java and Spring
Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as CockroachDB, MongoDB
Familiarity with queuing or streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pub/Sub, AMQP

Nice To Haves

Understanding of how a domain works (DNS, TLDs, domain registration processes, WHOIS, etc.).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant backend services and APIs , using Java.
Lead technical design discussions, propose solutions, and make informed architectural decisions that align with our overall strategy.
Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful product experiences.
Set a standard of technical excellence through RFC reviews and the code review process
Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.