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Sephora

Sephora

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Backend

Senior Engineer, eCommerce

RemoteSeniorPosted Aug 22, 2026
JavaMicroservicesSQLJavaScriptReactSpringDBMSOOP+39 more

About this role

Develop and design Java microservices and frontend applications for Sephora's high-availability eCommerce platform. Lead cross-functional design decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliability and scalability of enterprise eCommerce systems.

Must have

Strong Java development experience with microservices architecture

Experience with frontend application development

Proficiency in object-oriented design principles and data structures

Knowledge of DBMS/SQL and database technologies

Understanding of software engineering best practices

Experience with high availability distributed systems

Ability to design for reliability and scalability

Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks

Load and performance testing experience

Mentoring and guiding junior engineers

Technologies

JavaJavaScriptReactSQLAWSAzureHTMLTypeScriptGitDockerRESTCSSLinuxJiraJenkinsSpringPostgreSQLMySQLKafkaMongoDBNoSQLMicroservicesMavenDevOpsRedisGCPJUnitTDDOOPOracleJSONDesign PatternsClean CodeAlgorithmsData structuresKubernetesMonitoringCI/CDNode.jsAgileDBMSLoggingAlertingPerformance testingLoad testingTroubleshootingMentoring

Responsibilities

Develop and design Java microservices for eCommerce platform components

Build frontend applications for high availability systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design decisions

Ensure clear separation of concerns in platform architecture

Participate in load and performance testing activities

Define and implement logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks

Provide guidance and mentoring to engineering team members

Troubleshoot issues across the eCommerce application stack

Support operational and production issue resolution

Influence decisions and build consensus across teams

Benefits

Training and career developmentHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceTuition reimbursementLife insuranceDisability insuranceMental health supportFlexible work hours401k matchPTOFSAHSAStudent Debt Retirement planProtected leaveEmployee discountFree productFinancial coachingVolunteer and donation matching

Amenities

30% discount on all merchandise and servicesFree product and gratis opportunitiesFlash sale discounts on LVMH brand productsModern Health mental health resourcesFinancial Finesse coaching access

Recruitment process

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Remote position based in California

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Reports to Information Technology function

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Regular full-time position

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Annual base salary range provided

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Bonus eligibility available

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Minimum five-day posting period

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Part of Sephora's digital commerce engineering team