🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll architect and deliver high-impact backend systems for Groupon's deal management platform, powering local businesses worldwide. You'll drive TypeScript/Node.js migrations and champion AI-assisted development using tools like Cursor and Claude.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Deliver complex technical initiatives independently in mission-critical systems.
• Lead technical reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Champion AI-assisted development using tools like Cursor and Claude.
• Own operational excellence by maintaining SLOs and documentation.

📋 Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Deep proficiency in distributed systems for high-traffic environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude) into daily development.
• Strong ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and set engineering quality bars.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience scaling e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
• Background in Java for modernization and refactoring projects.
• Experience owning systems end-to-end from design to post-production support.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Remote-friendly hybrid work environment? (not explicitly stated)
• 💰 Competitive compensation (implied, not detailed)
• 📚 Learning opportunities with AI tools and mentorship
• 🏢 Autonomy to make meaningful impact in a large but nimble company
• 🌟 Innovation culture with risk-taking and celebration of success

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Initial Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Phone Interview· 45 min
3. 3On-site / Virtual Interview Loop· 3 hours
4. 4Offer· N/A

🚩 Heads Up

• Requirement for AI tools in daily workflow may exclude strong non-AI-adopting candidates
• Mentorship and coaching responsibilities expected despite being a 'senior engineer' role