Backend Software Engineer - TikTok Shop-Europe

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a senior backend leader to architect and own large-scale systems across multiple data centers. You will guide teams, define strategies, and deliver high-availability services for sellers, products, and partners in a dynamically expanding European and global market.

You will work with R&D and operations teams to ensure robust architecture, scale, and reliability while mentoring engineers to achieve outstanding results in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architecture and design of medium to large-scale backend systems.
• Guide teams to build scalable, high-availability services across data centers.
• Shape technical strategy and align with business goals across regions.
• Lead engineers, set goals, and drive high-quality delivery.
• Understand business pain points and translate into robust solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Backend development

Java

Golang

C++

System design

High availability

Middleware tech

Data center awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / IT or related

Tools

Message queues

Caching systems

Scheduled tasks

Job description

Employment Type

Regular

Job Code

A33916

Responsibilities

Global E-commerce is a discovery-driven e-commerce business, working to become a destination for users to discover and buy good products at affordable prices. We build a shopping experience that feels tailored to each user, and a platform merchants can rely on across live and short-video commerce.The European E-commerce team expands that business into Europe and other new markets. We work with product and operations teams to set goals and develop independent product functions, and with global R&D teams to build the systems European businesses run on.Building from the ground up is literal here. New markets need independent product functions and systems from day one, including global multi-data center scheduling, stability governance, and disaster recovery. You will own products and systems from the start, shaping how TikTok Shop launches and grows in new markets.

• Responsible for the overall architecture and design of medium to large-scale complex systems, including but not limited to business systems such as sellers, products, partners, operation platforms, and creators & affiliates.
• Responsible for the abstraction of business logic and architecture design of relevant systems, capable of designing scalable system and business architectures based on business characteristics and industry best practices.
• Responsible for the stability engineering of relevant systems, including global multi-data center scheduling, stability governance, loss prevention and control, disaster recovery and degradation strategies.
• Provide guidance to engineers at all levels, set and achieve team goals, and lead the team to consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Familiar with relevant systems and business domains, attentive to business data, able to deeply understand business pain points, research industry solutions, formulate medium to long term technical strategies, and drive implementation with persistence to achieve tangible results.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & System Analysis, Science (Computer Studies) or related discipline.
• 2+ years managing or leading a software engineering team.
• 5+ years of large scale backend system development experience.
• Proficient coding skills with expertise in at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, or C++.
• Familiar with commonly used middleware technologies, such as message queues, caching systems, and scheduled tasks, with a solid understanding of their underlying principles.
• Led the development and architectural design of medium to large scale complex business systems, with experience in designing for high concurrency and high availability.
• Proven experience in leading teams to achieve outstanding results, with well-developed insights into team management and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in e-commerce systems, or B2B system development.
• Strong technical architecture capabilities, with the ability to define, analyse, and solve complex problems effectively.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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