Staff Engineer, Checkout Platform

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Staff Engineer building Redcare Pharmacy’s Java-based headless checkout platform. Shaping architecture, APIs, and distributed commerce foundations for Redcare Pharmacy, Europe’s leading e-pharmacy.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong Java and backend engineering expertise, with a focus on designing and building scalable backend services and large-scale distributed systems. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives in greenfield environments while making pragmatic decisions around system design and architecture.

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Java ExpertiseBackend EngineeringSystem DesignTechnical LeadershipMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

Backend ServicesLarge-Scale Distributed SystemsProduction CodingTechnical OwnershipSystem Architecture

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluenceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

APIsIntegration PatternsE-Commerce Platforms

Industry Keywords

CheckoutOrder ManagementSaaS EngineeringMarketplaces

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and evolve the Core Commerce Services platform
Create scalable, channel-independent checkout capabilities from technical discovery and design through production
Define APIs, domain boundaries, and integration patterns
Make decisions around scalability, reliability, security, observability, and maintainability
Align technical decisions and integration contracts across Checkout, Payment, and dependent teams
Maintain clear ownership boundaries across engineering domains
Mentor engineers through pairing, design discussions, code reviews, and technical feedback
Raise engineering standards across the team
Partner with Product to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Establish foundations for AI-powered assistants, agentic commerce, and emerging channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Java and backend engineering expertise
Experience designing and building backend services, platforms, and large-scale distributed systems
Hands-on production coding experience
Staff/Principal-level experience or equivalent senior technical leadership
Strong system design and architecture capabilities
Ability to take significant technical ownership with a high level of autonomy
Comfort working in greenfield/0-to-1 environments
Ability to explore options, evaluate trade-offs, and make pragmatic technical decisions
Strong track record of mentoring engineers and leading through influence
Experience with headless or traditional checkout, order management, SaaS/platform engineering, e-commerce, or marketplaces is a plus, not a requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home arrangement, including working anywhere in the EU for up to 20 days per year
Urban Sports Club membership (M package)
Fully costed Deutschland Ticket
10% employee discount on over-the-counter, beauty and personal care products
20% discount on nu3
In-house and external training opportunities
Company pension scheme
Dedicated external pension consultant