Backend Development: Design, develop, and optimize backend services that support B2B sales, enterprise customers, and external partner integrations, with an emphasis on resilience, performance, and scalability.
Cloud & Kubernetes Integration: Assist in integrating our applications and services within AWS and Kubernetes, leveraging tools such as Flux and Argo for GitOps workflows.
Infrastructure as Code: Support the use of Terraform or AWS CDK to efficiently create, manage, and orchestrate cloud infrastructure components.
Database Management: Aid in building robust database solutions with PostgreSQL and optimize search functionalities with ElasticSearch.
Architectural Assistance: Participate in architectural discussions, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability, learning from the architectural decisions made.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow engineers, absorbing best practices, especially concerning Java and cloud-native technologies.
Operational Support: Assist in engineering decisions, considering aspects from cost efficiency to data security under the guidance of senior leadership.

Requirements

5+ years in software development with a solid foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and related backend technologies.
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform/CDK.
Experience integrating with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (i.e. Fillogic) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (i.e. Netsuite, Natific, Centric). Expertise with NetSuite is a plus.
Proven experience in designing and scaling complex enterprise applications.
Demonstrable experience with ElasticSearch and PostgreSQL.
Tactical thinker boasting technical prowess and a knack for aligning technology with business goals.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand requirements, identify edge cases, and clearly document your engineering decisions.
Collaboration: We work in small cross-functional teams and as individual engineers, tackling challenges together.
Positive attitude: Self-starters who love solving problems with technologies.
A strong work ethic, integrity, and an ownership mindset.

Benefits

Equity: All FIGS employees have the opportunity to own shares of FIGS stock through our new-hire equity program.
Annual bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the FIGS annual bonus program
Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass.
100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootAWSKubernetesTerraformAWS CDKPostgreSQLElasticSearchB2B salesEnterprise applications

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtactical thinkingproblem-solvingpositive attitudework ethicintegrityownership mindset