Wayfair
Software Engineer II, Catalog Submissions
Wayfair, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description:
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. We are the largest tech first platform in the home category. Our marketplace offers over 30 million products from 23,000 suppliers and we served 22 million customers in 2022 alone. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
This is a hybrid role that requires you to sit in our Boston Headquarters.
Who We Are:
The Global Supplier technology team is responsible for building the scalable platforms for the supplier ecosystem in Wayfair. It starts with establishment of supplier entities, their catalog journey, advertisement, pricing & order management. This platform provides all necessary accelerants for supplier business growth like supplier ads, business insights & recommendations. We build scalable platforms to meet the demands of customers and suppliers alike.
This position is under the Catalog Submissions Team that develops and maintains cutting-edge applications and APIs that empower suppliers worldwide to effortlessly and efficiently create and manage high-quality product listings for the Wayfair storefront, driving their success in the digital marketplace.
What You'll Do:
Design, develop and maintain enterprise-grade experiences to delight customers.
Design APIs, consume and produce data, and develop backend applications to support the Wayfair Supplier Platform using Java, Python, SQL, or related technologies.
Build and maintain frontend applications for global suppliers using JavaScript and React.
Conduct high-quality reviews for both code and technical designs to ensure reliability and maintainability.
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions using tools like DataDog to ensure visibility into the technical and operational health of the platform.
Work closely with product managers, experience designers, and other team members to understand problems and convert product requirements into technical solutions.
Define test plans, execute unit testing, and ensure successful deployment of applications.
Use tools like Jenkins, Hudson, Control-M, or Puppet for deploying application code into server environments.
Develop and optimize SQL/No SQL databases, including designing queries, triggers, and stored procedures, as well as tuning performance.
Work with GraphQL or ETL processes for data manipulation and transfer.
Create scripts using Python, Shell for process automation.
Utilize infrastructure automation tools like Terraform, Packer, or similar technologies for system setup and configuration.
We Are a Match Because You Have:
3+ years of experience in backend software engineering using object oriented language and preferably Java and Python
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases
Experience working with event-driven architectures, DDD, and TDD
Experience and desire to work in an agile environment
Analytical mindset and passion for solving business problems with technology
Extensive experience as a full stack engineer.
Mastery of some flavor of modern frontend frameworks and technologies like React, Redux, etc
Experience in Big Data technologies like Apache Kafka/Apache spark/Nosql databases
Preferred experience in the CI/CD tools/platforms like Buildkite/Docker/Kubernetes.
Experience with
Cloud Native architecture platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
Experience in system monitoring using tools like DataDog etc.
Experience in development and technical design of frontend applications from start to finish
Understanding of functional programming and javascript best practices
Experience and deep understanding of atomic design (reusable components)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders alike.
Excellent documentation skills to write technical specifications.
Prefer a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems/Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a directly related field plus three (3) years software engineering experience. Will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems/Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a directly related field and five(5) years of described experience in lieu of a Master’s degree and five (3) years of experience.
Why You’ll Love Wayfair:
Time Off:
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health & Wellness:
Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA)
Life Insurance
DIsability Protection (Short Term & Long Term DIsability)
Global Wellbeing: Gym/Fitness discounts (including US Peloton, Global ClassPass, and various regional gym memberships)
Mental Health Support (Global Mental Health, Global Wayhealthy Recordings)
Caregiver Services
Financial Growth & Security:
401K Matching (Employee Matching Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Health Education (Knowledge of Financial Education - KOFE)
Tax Advantaged Accounts
Family Support:
Family Planning Support
Parental Leave
Global Surrogacy & Adoption Policy
Professional Development & Recognition:
Rewards & Recognition
Global Employee Anniversary Awards
Paid Volunteer Work
Unique Perks:
Employee Discount
U.S. Bluebikes Membership
Global Pod Outings
Work/Life Balance:
Emphasizing a supportive & flexible work environment that encourages a balance between personal and professional commitments
We are looking forward to your application!
Massachusetts Applicants:
I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us atdataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. We are the largest tech first platform in the home category. Our marketplace offers over 30 million products from 23,000 suppliers and we served 22 million customers in 2022 alone. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
This is a hybrid role that requires you to sit in our Boston Headquarters.
Who We Are:
The Global Supplier technology team is responsible for building the scalable platforms for the supplier ecosystem in Wayfair. It starts with establishment of supplier entities, their catalog journey, advertisement, pricing & order management. This platform provides all necessary accelerants for supplier business growth like supplier ads, business insights & recommendations. We build scalable platforms to meet the demands of customers and suppliers alike.
This position is under the Catalog Submissions Team that develops and maintains cutting-edge applications and APIs that empower suppliers worldwide to effortlessly and efficiently create and manage high-quality product listings for the Wayfair storefront, driving their success in the digital marketplace.
What You'll Do:
Design, develop and maintain enterprise-grade experiences to delight customers.
Design APIs, consume and produce data, and develop backend applications to support the Wayfair Supplier Platform using Java, Python, SQL, or related technologies.
Build and maintain frontend applications for global suppliers using JavaScript and React.
Conduct high-quality reviews for both code and technical designs to ensure reliability and maintainability.
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions using tools like DataDog to ensure visibility into the technical and operational health of the platform.
Work closely with product managers, experience designers, and other team members to understand problems and convert product requirements into technical solutions.
Define test plans, execute unit testing, and ensure successful deployment of applications.
Use tools like Jenkins, Hudson, Control-M, or Puppet for deploying application code into server environments.
Develop and optimize SQL/No SQL databases, including designing queries, triggers, and stored procedures, as well as tuning performance.
Work with GraphQL or ETL processes for data manipulation and transfer.
Create scripts using Python, Shell for process automation.
Utilize infrastructure automation tools like Terraform, Packer, or similar technologies for system setup and configuration.
We Are a Match Because You Have:
3+ years of experience in backend software engineering using object oriented language and preferably Java and Python
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases
Experience working with event-driven architectures, DDD, and TDD
Experience and desire to work in an agile environment
Analytical mindset and passion for solving business problems with technology
Extensive experience as a full stack engineer.
Mastery of some flavor of modern frontend frameworks and technologies like React, Redux, etc
Experience in Big Data technologies like Apache Kafka/Apache spark/Nosql databases
Preferred experience in the CI/CD tools/platforms like Buildkite/Docker/Kubernetes.
Experience with
Cloud Native architecture platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
Experience in system monitoring using tools like DataDog etc.
Experience in development and technical design of frontend applications from start to finish
Understanding of functional programming and javascript best practices
Experience and deep understanding of atomic design (reusable components)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders alike.
Excellent documentation skills to write technical specifications.
Prefer a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems/Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a directly related field plus three (3) years software engineering experience. Will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems/Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a directly related field and five(5) years of described experience in lieu of a Master’s degree and five (3) years of experience.
Why You’ll Love Wayfair:
Time Off:
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health & Wellness:
Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA)
Life Insurance
DIsability Protection (Short Term & Long Term DIsability)
Global Wellbeing: Gym/Fitness discounts (including US Peloton, Global ClassPass, and various regional gym memberships)
Mental Health Support (Global Mental Health, Global Wayhealthy Recordings)
Caregiver Services
Financial Growth & Security:
401K Matching (Employee Matching Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Health Education (Knowledge of Financial Education - KOFE)
Tax Advantaged Accounts
Family Support:
Family Planning Support
Parental Leave
Global Surrogacy & Adoption Policy
Professional Development & Recognition:
Rewards & Recognition
Global Employee Anniversary Awards
Paid Volunteer Work
Unique Perks:
Employee Discount
U.S. Bluebikes Membership
Global Pod Outings
Work/Life Balance:
Emphasizing a supportive & flexible work environment that encourages a balance between personal and professional commitments
We are looking forward to your application!
Massachusetts Applicants:
I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us atdataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.