<p><p><b>Role Overview :</b><br/><br/>As a Backend Engineer, youll help build a robust, scalable data platform to support key commerce functions like marketing, pricing, and inventory management.
Youll work across teams to design backend services, data pipelines, and APIs that handle high-volume, multi-market operations.
The role emphasizes clean architecture, system reliability, and integration with AI/ML components for use cases such as dynamic pricing and demand forecasting.<br/><br/><b>Key Outcomes :</b><br/><br/><b>Reliable Software Development :</b> </p><p><br/></p><p>- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java), with a strong grasp of data structures and Approach :</b> </p><p><br/></p><p>- Develop robust applications with high test coverage by consistently writing unit and integration tests.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Flexible Data Design :</b> </p><p><br/></p><p>- Model data structures that can scale and adapt across geographies and evolving marketplace Productivity :</b> </p><p><br/></p><p>- Use AI tools for coding, debugging, and prototyping to enhance day-to-day development workflows.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Parallel Project Execution :</b> </p><p><br/></p><p>- Balance priorities and deliver across multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative Learning :</b> </p><p><br/></p><p>- Embrace new technologies including agentic systems, ML platforms, and domain-specific tools as part of ongoing skill development.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- Prior experience building backend systems for commerce, retail, or logistics platforms.<br/><br/></p><p>- Exposure to distributed systems or event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub).<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with cloud-native development on AWS or GCP, including use of managed services.<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of MLOps workflows or experience collaborating with data science teams.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience designing APIs that serve diverse frontend and third-party integrations.<br/><br/></p><p>- Contributions to open-source projects, technical blogs, or internal tooling.<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) or interest in AI-driven automation is a plus.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)