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Depop - LondonCompany DescriptionDepop 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.ResponsibilitiesWork 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 and 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 and Innovation)RequirementsProven 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 and System Design Mastery)Ability to learn new technologies quickly, anticipate issues, and prevent problems from escalating (Problem-Solving and Adaptability)Experience mentoring engineers, being a technical resource, and communicating complex concepts effectively (Mentorship and Communication)Proficiency in testing at various levels (unit, integration, etc.) and analyzing insights to improve outcomes (Robust Testing and Analysis)Must haves:Perseverance through setbacks with energy and drive to ensure project deliveryApproachable and supportive demeanor, capable of building strong relationships at all levelsSkilled in aligning technical decisions with business strategy, working closely with engineering leadershipAbility to navigate complex political situations tactfully to ensure initiatives progress smoothlyComfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and risk, maintaining agility in changing situationsOpenness to feedback and coaching to enhance organizational effectivenessKnowledge of event-driven architectures and different data storage systemsNice to haves:Experience with ecommerce and marketplace systems in a B2C environmentProficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like TerraformExperience with Datadog for monitoring and observabilityTrack record of implementing company-wide technical initiatives#J-18808-Ljbffr