Software Engineer, Backend (SDE2)

FIGS is on the lookout for a Software Engineer, Backend proficient in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Flux/Argo, Terraform/CDK, ElasticSearch, and PostgreSQL. As we continue to expand our Business-to-Business (B2B) sales platform, we’re seeking a strong engineer to own and evolve backend systems that support enterprise customers, internal sales workflows, and a rapidly growing B2B roadmap. This role operates in a high-growth area of the business, with a strong emphasis on scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

What you’ll do:

• Backend Development: Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of FIGS backend services, aiming for resilience, performance, and scalability.
• Cloud & Kubernetes Integration: Assist in integrating our applications and services within AWS and Kubernetes, leveraging tools such as Flux and Argo for GitOps workflows.
• Infrastructure as Code: Support the use of Terraform or AWS CDK to efficiently create, manage, and orchestrate cloud infrastructure components.
• Database Management: Aid in building robust database solutions with PostgreSQL and optimize search functionalities with ElasticSearch.
• Architectural Assistance: Participate in architectural discussions, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow engineers, absorbing best practices, especially concerning Java and cloud-native technologies.
• Operational Support: Assist in engineering decisions, considering aspects from cost efficiency to data security under the guidance of senior leadership.

About You:

• 3+ years in software development with a solid foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and related backend technologies
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform/CDK
• Proven experience in designing and scaling complex enterprise applications
• Demonstrable experience with ElasticSearch and PostgreSQL
• Tactical thinker boasting both technical prowess and a knack for aligning technology with business goals

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, SalesForce, Spree, or BigCommerce.
• Exposure to marketing technologies like Iterable.
• Experience with content management systems, especially Contentful.
• Exposure to modern CI/CD tools and practices for Java-based applications.

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaboration: We work in small cross-functional teams and as individual engineers, tackling challenges together.
• Positive attitude: Self-starters who love solving problems with technologies.
• A strong work ethic, integrity, and an ownership mindset.

Other essentials:

• Eagerness to Learn: At FIGS, solution-oriented individuals thrive. Specific experience with our tech stack is valued, yet a natural curiosity and proven experience with comparable technologies—coupled with a rapid learning ability—are vital.
• Excellent communication skills: Direct communication between our engineers and product managers is crucial. An ability to understand requirements, identify edge cases, and clearly document your engineering decisions is essential for your and the team's success.
• Collaboration Spirit: We're a close-knit team. Whether working as a unit or individually, your collaborative spirit is key.
• Optimistic Outlook: We’re all about a positive attitude and tackling challenges head-on. If you share this outlook, we'd love to meet you.

FIGS Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range

• At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's base salary range is between $140,000 and $175,000. Actual base salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Equity: All FIGS employees have the opportunity to own shares of FIGS stock through our new-hire equity program. Additionally, FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the FIGS annual bonus program

• Other compensation and benefits offered include:
• Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
• Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
• Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
• Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
• FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
• Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
• Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…

*Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service

A little bit about us…

FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry’s category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.

Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.

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