Backend Engineer at PartsTech

At PartsTech, we are on a mission to modernize the automotive aftermarket. By building a seamless e-commerce platform that connects repair shops, parts distributors, and manufacturers, we help businesses run more efficiently and profitably. We take pride in making the process of finding and ordering the right parts simple, fast, and accurate. As we grow, we are looking for a talented Senior Backend Engineer to help us push the boundaries of our search and discovery capabilities.

The opportunity

This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we expand our search and discovery features into new, innovative territory. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be at the heart of our technical operations, focusing on the APIs, algorithms, and cloud infrastructure that power our customers' daily work. Whether you are an expert in search engines and machine learning or a specialist in high-performance data engineering, your contributions will directly impact how our users interact with our platform. You will work within a remote-first, distributed environment where your technical expertise will help us scale and refine our search relevance to better serve the automotive industry.

A day in the life

• You will design, build, and maintain robust backend search services, implementing advanced indexing, filtering, and ranking algorithms to ensure high performance and reliability.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize search relevance, conduct A/B tests, and deploy new features that improve the overall user experience and conversion rates.
• You will manage data pipelines and infrastructure, working with tools like OpenSearch, MongoDB, and AWS to ensure our search indices remain accurate and responsive in real time.

Who you are

You are a seasoned engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a passion for solving complex search and data challenges. You communicate clearly in English and thrive in a collaborative, distributed team setting.

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with advanced degrees in fields like Information Retrieval or Machine Learning being a plus.
• You are highly proficient in Kotlin and the JVM ecosystem, with a solid understanding of Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• You bring deep experience with search engine technologies such as OpenSearch or ElasticSearch, and you are comfortable working with GraphQL, MySQL, Redis, and Kubernetes.
• You have a sharp eye for performance optimization and are familiar with monitoring tools like Prometheus to keep systems running smoothly.

Why you'll love it here

We are a venture-backed, privately held company that values the autonomy of our team members. By joining us, you will be part of a global, distributed group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to saving our customers time and helping their businesses thrive.

• Remote work: We are a remote-first organization, allowing you the flexibility to contribute from anywhere (excluding New York state).
• Distributed culture: You will work alongside a diverse, international team of self-starters based across the United States, Europe, and beyond.