Coupang
SeniorSoftwareEngineer-Backend
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“Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Coupang. Skills: Backend systems, Finance platforms, Distributed systems. Design backend services for finance platform systems. Develop backend services for finance platform systems”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving ability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-6 years backend software engineering experience, Programming skills in Java, Experience building REST APIs, Experience building distributed systems, Solid understanding of system design fundamentals, Solid understanding of design trade-offs, Experience working with cloud platforms, Problem-solving ability, Ownership mindset, Ability to independently deliver features
Nice to Have
Experience with streaming/data technologies, Exposure to financial systems, Exposure to payments, Exposure to settlement platforms, Experience working with large-scale systems, Experience working with high-throughput systems, Familiarity with databases, Experience with microservices-based architecture, Understanding of event-driven systems, Understanding of asynchronous processing
What You'll Do.
Design backend services for finance platform systems
Develop backend services for finance platform systems
Own features end-to-end
Deliver features end-to-end
Build scalable systems
Build reliable systems
Work with streaming systems
Work with data processing systems
Handle high-volume data flows
Contribute to architectural decisions
Drive component-level ownership
Implement efficient solutions
Ensure high-quality code
Reduce technical debt
Collaborate with stakeholders
Understand business requirements
Mentor junior engineers
Contribute to engineering excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional stakeholders
Full Job Description
Please complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form and submit. Please make sure to apply with your Coupang e-mail address. Company Introduction We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce. We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day. Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. Role Overview: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join Coupang’s Finance Platform team, building scalable backend systems that power core financial operations such as settlements and payouts. The team is building a common finance platform that supports end-to-end partner settlement systems and financial workflows used across the organization. These systems process tens of millions of events per day, requiring high scalability, reliability, and correctness. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will own key components within this platform, working on backend systems that
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