About the job
At Groupon, we are a dynamic marketplace that connects customers with unique local experiences and services while empowering local businesses to thrive. With partnerships with over a million merchants worldwide, we have successfully linked more than 16 million customers to exciting deals across diverse categories. In an e-commerce landscape often dominated by large corporations, Groupon stands out as a platform genuinely dedicated to helping local businesses succeed through performance-based initiatives.
Groupon is undergoing a transformative journey focused on achieving remarkable results. Despite our vast workforce spread across the globe, we foster a culture that encourages innovation, rewards risk-taking, and celebrates successes. Here, your impact is immediate and palpable due to our scale and the rapid pace of our transformation. We offer a unique blend of resources and autonomy—big enough to provide robust support, yet small enough for individuals to make significant contributions.
About the Role
Drive Groupon’s Next Chapter with AI-Driven Innovation
Are you an enthusiastic technologist who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working with evolving technology stacks?
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE III) to join our Bookability & Gifting Integrations team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and operating systems that bridge business and engineering—facilitating critical workflows in inventory management, fulfillment, and gifting.
Our Technology Landscape (Today & Tomorrow)
Our platform is evolving, and we want engineers eager to grow alongside it.
Current Tech Stack:
- Backend services primarily in Java
- Cloud infrastructure on AWS
- Relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
- REST / JSON APIs
- CI / CD - Jenkins
- Message brokers
- Docker, Kubernetes
- GitHub, JIRA, ELK
Future Direction (Key Focus)
- Transitioning to Encore (TypeScript-first backend services)
- Building on GCP with Encore as a core development framework
- Emphasizing modern cloud-native architecture, service ownership, and developer productivity
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