Backend Software Engineer - Global E-commerce (Customer Business)

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company in Singapore is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop innovative e-Commerce solutions for TikTok Shop. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in backend services using Java, Golang, or Python, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of shopping on a popular platform, collaborating with diverse teams.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing highly scalable backend services.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, proficient in at least one coding language.
• Work experience with E-Commerce Products or a vertical industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and secure e-Commerce solutions for TikTok Shop.
• Collaborate with teams to explore next generation shopping experiences.
• Build intuitive shopping experiences and manage platforms for merchants.

Skills

Backend services development

Java

Golang

Python

Data structures and algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands.

The team is responsible for developing all of TTS South East Asia businesses - which will involve exciting projects covering user growth, homepage, discovery channel. You'll be tasked with creating a Global e-Commerce Shopping Platform, collaborating closely with engineers around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient, highly scalable, and secured to build/integrate e-Commerce solutions for TikTok Shop.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of shopping experiences on TikTok.
• Be responsible for building an intuitive and reliable shopping experience, including browsing product details, check-out, shopping, return, refund etc.
• Be responsible for TikTok's Shop Tab, building platforms and tools for merchants, clients, and businesses to manage campaigns, deliver the best results, and receive actionable insights.
• Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialised utility programs.
• Analyse user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Update software, enhances existing software capabilities, and develops and direct software testing and validation procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & System Analysis, Science (Computer Studies) or related discipline.
• Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in developing highly scalable backend services and systems using at least one of the following programming languages: Java, Golang, or Python.
• Work experience with E-Commerce Products and/or a vertical industry (including Monetization, Retail, Travel, Financial Service, etc).
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, proficient in at least one coding language, including but not limited to Go, Java, C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Great to have hybrid cross-platform development experience.
• Good understanding of business, technical abstraction and system module design.
• Have large-scale website architecture experience.

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

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