Quick Summary
Principal Engineer, Post-Purchase Experience (PPX) - E-commerce IT
Join limango IT, part of the OTTO Group, a leading European e-commerce player with over 18 years of history. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to drive the renewal and enhancement of our customer service and post-purchase processes across German, Polish, and Dutch markets.
This role is instrumental in transitioning our core systems from PHP monolithic applications to a modern, cloud-based micro-service architecture utilizing Golang and React/Next-js frontends. You will work within an international team, leveraging cutting-edge technology including service-oriented architecture, API/event-driven communication, and cloud solutions.
Projects of the Position:
- Renewal of the core tech stack, transitioning from PHP monoliths to a modern Golang-based cloud micro-service architecture.
- Renewing and enhancing customer service and post-purchase processes for efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Leading Engineer, defining and implementing architecture for various projects.
- Write, test, and maintain backend services code using Golang and PHP.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
- Implement new features and enhancements for post-purchase processes, focusing on improving efficiency and data flow between systems.
- Deploy applications within the AWS environment, utilizing Terraform and ArgoCD for smooth operations within Kubernetes clusters or Lambda environments.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to backend development.
Required Skills & Experience:
Professional requirements for the candidate:
- High proficiency in Golang (minimum 3 years) and a solid understanding of clean code practices.
- Extensive knowledge of cloud-based architecture, preferably with AWS.
- Strong experience with PHP (minimum 3 years).
- Experience with asynchronous processing and messaging systems.
- Good knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
- Familiarity with Lambda, K8s, Gitlab, Terraform, and ArgoCD is a plus.
Personal requirement for the candidate:
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
- Fluent level of English (spoken and written) and strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
- Ability to drive projects forward and adapt to changing requirements.
What We Offer & What You Can Expect:
- Challenging tasks and real impact in shaping an e-commerce business.
- Fast-paced learning environment within an international team.
- Flexible working hours and B2B contractchoose when and how you work.
- Significant room for growth through hands-on experience, training, and collaboration with global experts.
Benefits:
- Private health care: Access to top specialists for you and your loved ones.
- Multisport card: Stay active and healthy with access to numerous fitness clubs and sports facilities.
- Language classes: English and German lessons in small groups, tailored to your skills.
- Remote work and flexible working hours.
- Company events: Interesting outings or meetings organized after hours.
Up to date information on the internal reporting is publicly available and can be found at limango.pl/compliance
At Limango Polska Sp. z o.o. the remuneration regulation have been adopted, providing for the possibility of obtaining an additional jubilee award and use (under certain conditions) of certain benefits (a sport card, medical insurance, life insurance). The remuneration is paid in arrears, on the last day of the calendar month. Any other part of the employee's remuneration is determined by the employment contract.