Senior Backend Architect (Go/PHP) — Scale & Mentorship

Mercari US; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Top-notch insurance plans

Access to wellness apps

Career growth opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mercari US is looking for an experienced backend developer to lead the development of critical backend services, including payment processing and inventory management systems. The role requires over 8 years of experience, with expertise in Go and PHP, and knowledge in microservices architecture. Candidates should be comfortable with large-scale distributed systems and mentoring other engineers. The position is based in Palo Alto, with a salary range of $168,000 to $252,000 and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend development.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems handling millions of users.
• Expert knowledge of Go and PHP ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex backend features and services.
• Design scalable backend architectures including microservices.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in backend practices.

Skills

Go

PHP

Microservices architecture

Performance optimization

Database optimization

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Mercari US is looking for an experienced backend developer to lead the development of critical backend services, including payment processing and inventory management systems. The role requires over 8 years of experience, with expertise in Go and PHP, and knowledge in microservices architecture. Candidates should be comfortable with large-scale distributed systems and mentoring other engineers. The position is based in Palo Alto, with a salary range of $168,000 to $252,000 and flexible work options.