The Squarespace Domains & Applications group is looking for a Backend Engineer to join our Domains Registrar team.

As the foundation of a customer's digital presence, our domain products are critical to Squarespaces mission. Our team is currently focused on architecting new products & expanding the feature set for one of the largest domain registrars in the world. In this role, you will focus on high-scale architecture, performance, & long-term scalability, contributing to the end-to-end development of components that power millions of digital identities.

You will report to the Engineering Team Manager in Aveiro, Portugal, working in a hybrid capacity (minimum of 3 days per week in-office).

You'll Get To

• Ship Scalable Code: Help scale our services to meet the demands of a global product, ensuring our platform remains "rock solid" as we grow.
• Own the Lifecycle: Actively participate in the end-to-end development of multiple components, from initial architecture to production monitoring.
• Lead & Grow: Take ownership of well-scoped backend projects with guidance from senior engineers, providing a clear path for your professional growth into senior technical leadership.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Product, Design, Analytics, & Operations to understand user needs & translate them into elegant technical solutions.
• Advocate for Excellence: Improve the existing codebase by promoting disciplined software engineering practices, including automated testing, thorough code reviews, & high-quality documentation.
• Optimize Performance: Refine the performance of our applications & distributed databases to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Who We're Looking For

• Technical Proficiency: You have 2+ years of experience developing production-level systems using Java, Kotlin, or similar Object-Oriented languages.
• Data-Fluent: You have 2+ years of experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, CockroachDB) & a deep understanding of data structures & software design patterns.
• Craft-Oriented: You have a sincere commitment to writing "beautiful," readable code & a proactive approach to technical documentation.
• Product-Minded: You have a strong sense of ownership & curiosity about "the why" behind the features you build.
• Qualified: You hold a BS or MS in Computer Science (or equivalent industry experience).

What you can expect from us

• Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, & the growth of the company
• Create an inclusive environment that's psychologically safe & encourages learning
• Work with you to build a personalized career growth plan with clear expectations & milestones

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you & your dependent children
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Statutory paid time off & all statutory leaves, as required
• Equity in the form of Stock Options for all full-time employees
• Flex Benefits Account
• Employee donation match to community organisations
• Free snacks
• In the easily accessible city centre of Aveiro
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, & Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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