Architect, Supply Chain Retail Technology

As a Backend Architect at Wayfair, you will play a crucial role in the Supply Chain Retail Technology team, which focuses on building platforms to optimize customer order fulfillment and enhance customer experience. Here's what you can expect in this role: Role Overview: - Partner with business stakeholders to provide transparency, data, and resources for informed decision-making. - Act as a technical leader within and across teams, driving high-impact architectural decisions and hands-on development. - Ensure production readiness through testing, monitoring, deployment, and proactive troubleshooting. - Identify risks and propose solutions to meet project goals. - Influence and contribute to the team's strategy and roadmap. - Demonstrate a tenacity for learning and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Key Responsibilities: - Possess 12+ years of experience in backend software engineering, specializing in architecting and implementing robust, distributed web applications. - Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. - Exhibit a track record of technical leadership following software development best practices. - Hands-on experience in building web services with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices. - Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI/CD) practices and tools, such as Buildkite and Jenkins. - Proficiency in architecting solutions using distributed infrastructure like Docker and Kubernetes. - Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Aerospike, Redis, monitoring, and logging technologies. Qualifications Required: - 12+ years of backend software engineering experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent - Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices - Hands-on experience in building technically sound systems - Familiarity with CI/CD practices, distributed infrastructure, and monitoring/logging technologies Wayfair, one of the world's largest online destinations for home goods, offers a dynamic work environment where creative problem-solving and industry-leading technology are at the forefront. If you are seeking rapid growth, continuous learning, and exciting challenges, Wayfair provides a platform for the most rewarding work of your career. (Note: Omitted additional company details as it was not specifically mentioned in the job description provided.),