Senior Backend Engineer

ABOUT ARCHIVE

Join Archive in our mission to change consumer shopping behavior for the better. If you think humans buy too much stuff and throw too much away, then this problem is for you. As the leading technology platform for branded resale, we now power circular businesses for 50+ brands globally including Lululemon, The North Face and New Balance.

We are growing our team of highly motivated, forward-thinking individuals to help build the most delightful user experience for shopping used items, and the software to help brands make this a significant part of their business. If this mission speaks to you, come join us as we grow our share of the booming second hand market—projected to grow 3X faster than the overall global apparel market and to hit $350 Billion globally by 2028.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Senior Backend Engineer on our Data Team you will design and build the data and backend integration systems that allow Archive to connect deeply into brand ecosystems (e-commerce, ERP, finance, logistics) and deliver reliable, high-quality data flows across our platform. You’ll work across backend engineering, data engineering, and customer integrations to ship solutions that directly impact the success of brand programs and the growth of the recommerce economy.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving ambiguous data challenges, collaborating with both technical and non-technical partners, and owning systems end-to-end in a fast-moving environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Architect and build backend services that power Archive’s platform, including APIs, data pipelines, and integration systems

- Design and maintain scalable data models that support both operational features and analytical reporting

- Implement integrations with ERPs, e-commerce platforms, inventory management services, and financial systems

- Work closely with implementation teams and external stakeholders to understand system requirements and convert them into robust, maintainable solutions

- Develop monitoring, observability, and data validation workflows to ensure consistent data quality across a multi-tenant environment

REQUIREMENTS

- 5+ years of experience as a backend or platform engineer

- Strong proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript

- Deep understanding of relational databases and proficiency with SQL (PostgreSQL preferred)

- Experience building and deploying backend services at scale, ideally within distributed systems

- Comfortable working with a variety of data stores (relational, NoSQL, warehouse environments)

- Experience with or interest in data orchestration tools

- Skilled at breaking down ambiguous, messy, or unstructured data challenges into pragmatic, reliable solutions

- Able to turn high-level goals into shippable code and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment

- Strong communication skills and excited about collaborating with cross-functional partners and, at times, customers

BONUS POINTS

- Experience with e-commerce, ERP, logistics, or marketplace integrations

- Experience supporting customer-facing technical implementations

OUR STACK

- Backend: Node.js (TypeScript), Python, Hasura GraphQL Engine

- Frontend: Next.js, React, Redux, Apollo Client, Firebase Auth

- Database: PostgreSQL

- Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Vercel, Palantir Foundry

- Collaboration: GitHub, Linear, Notion, Slack

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Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but aren’t limited to) role level, skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, certain roles are eligible for equity as well, and all employees are eligible for a full benefits package including employee and dependent healthcare and 401(k) enrollment. Our team of over 50 employees is currently remote-first, with an office in NYC and optional in-person work for those located in the area. We have company offsites twice a year to bring the full team together in person, and occasional travel is expected as part of the job.

Archive is a Series B company backed by lauded investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Energize Capital, and Bain Capital Ventures. We prize an inclusive and transparent culture, and remain true to our values in everything we do. We were honored as Fast Company’s #2 Most Innovative Company in Retail in 2024, and continue to challenge ourselves to change consumer shopping behavior for the better.

We consider applicants of all backgrounds. If you are excited about what we’re building but don't meet some of the criteria above, please don’t let that discourage you from applying. Please note, we are unable to accept applications from candidates outside of the US at this time.