Senior Staff Engineer (London)

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Senior Staff Engineer

Team: Engineering & Data

Location: Depop - London

Company Description

Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell, and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users, Depop aims to make fashion circular and redefine fashion consumption. Founded in 2011, headquartered in London with offices in New York and Manchester, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy in 2021. Find out more at . Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, reflecting the diversity of our communities. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and are open to accommodating any needs you might have during the application process.

Life is about creating. At Depop, over 30 million artists, stylists, designers, sneakerheads, and you are part of our community-powered, circular-minded marketplace that is changing the online fashion industry. Get inspired at Depop.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Backend, Platform, and Data teams to identify and resolve constraints, improving developer experience and efficiency (Cross-Team Collaboration)
• Identify and address backend challenges proactively to ensure system reliability and smooth operations (Proactive Problem-Solving)
• Apply deep backend knowledge to resolve issues, contribute substantial code solutions, and enhance team productivity (Technical Expertise & Code Contributions)
• Design scalable, maintainable backend systems and data pipelines with a focus on developer experience (Scalable System Design)
• Align technical decisions with business strategy, drive organizational change, and adopt industry trends to future-proof systems (Strategic Leadership & Innovation)

Requirements

• Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and build scalable, high-traffic applications (Extensive Engineering Expertise)
• Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS) and system design principles, focusing on reducing complexity (Cloud & System Design Mastery)
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, anticipate issues, and prevent problems from escalating (Problem-Solving & Adaptability)
• Experience mentoring engineers, being a technical resource, and communicating complex concepts effectively (Mentorship & Communication)
• Proficiency in testing at various levels (unit, integration, etc.) and analyzing insights to improve outcomes (Robust Testing & Analysis)

Must haves:

• Perseverance through setbacks with energy and drive to ensure project delivery
• Approachable and supportive demeanor, capable of building strong relationships at all levels
• Skilled in aligning technical decisions with business strategy, working closely with engineering leadership
• Ability to navigate complex political situations tactfully to ensure initiatives progress smoothly
• Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and risk, maintaining agility in changing situations
• Openness to feedback and coaching to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and different data storage systems

Nice to haves:

• Experience with ecommerce and marketplace systems in a B2C environment
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
• Experience with Datadog for monitoring and observability
• Track record of implementing company-wide technical initiatives