Coupang
e-commerce
SeniorSoftwareEngineer-Backend(FinancePlatform)
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“Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Finance Platform) at Coupang. Skills: Java, distributed systems, cloud platforms, Finance Platform. Design backend services. Develop backend services”
What You'll Achieve.
wow our customers; make shopping, eating, and living easier; disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry; build the future of commerce; create an epic experience; deliver impact
Industry & Context.
problem-solving ability; Solve real-world financial system challenges; Break down well-defined problems; evaluate trade-offs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–6 years of backend software engineering experience, programming skills in Java (or similar backend language), Experience building REST APIs, distributed systems, Solid understanding of system design fundamentals, design trade-offs, Experience working with cloud platforms, problem-solving ability, ownership mindset, Ability to independently deliver features with minimal guidance
Nice to Have
Experience with streaming/data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, or Flink, Exposure to financial systems, payments, or settlement platforms, Experience working with large-scale, high-throughput systems, Familiarity with databases such as Aurora, Redis, or similar, Experience with microservices-based architecture, Understanding of event-driven systems and asynchronous processing
What You'll Do.
Design backend services
Develop backend services
Own and deliver features
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
Mentor junior engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders; Contribute to team-level engineering excellence
Full Job Description
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 integrate distributed data processing, real-time event handling, and cloud-native architectures. You will have the opportunity to : Build la
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