Squarespace Dublin is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for our Orders team within Revenue Systems. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring Squarespace's core revenue engine operates seamlessly and reliably for millions of customers. You'll build and maintain key backend services powering the Squarespace purchasing platform, enabling seamless product purchases and product access. Focusing on services like Order and Provisioning, you'll manage orders, subscriptions, and provisioning. The job is hybrid in our Dublin Office, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. You will report to the Orders Engineering Team Manager.
You’ll Get To…
- Develop backend services (APIs, event-driven systems) for our purchasing platform.
- Drive performance improvements and enhance scalability for core services using Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, and Kafka.
- Collaborate with product teams on new features and improve order processing.
- Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence and professional development by participating in technical design reviews and mentoring junior team members.
- Work on main services: Order Service (order management) and Provisioning Service (product access).
Who We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of experience developing backend systems with Java or similar object-oriented programming languages.
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, databases, and software design principles.
- Experience with SpringBoot, Java, and relational databases
- Familiarity with event-driven systems and messaging tools (e.g., Kafka).
- BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven ability to take technical ownership, lead large, complex projects, and influence architectural direction across teams.
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision
- Life and Income Protection
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Pension benefits with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave
- 2 weeks paid family care leave
- Annual Tax-Free Stipend
- Education reimbursement
- Employee donation match to community organizations
- 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Free lunch and snacks
- Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cash Compensation Range: €78,500 - €121,000 EUR
The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related