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Senior Engineer, eCommerce (Remote)

Sephora · Canada, United States

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Interview prep

Prepare system-design for high-traffic checkout, failure modes, and retail data consistency. Expect behavioral stories on cross-team delivery and remote collaboration across US/Canada time zones.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you enjoy senior ownership of consumer e-commerce at a large beauty retailer and can ship reliably remote across North America.

Day in the role

As Senior Engineer, eCommerce at Sephora, expect ownership of online shopping flows: catalog, cart/checkout, promotions, and site reliability. Days mix design reviews, service debugging, A/B or release work, and pairing with product and store systems so digital experiences match brand and inventory reality.

Skills to emphasize

Strengthen distributed systems, API design, cloud/e-commerce platforms, observability, and performance under peak retail traffic. CERTS list has no named credentials for this family.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

Yes—the listing is remote for Canada and the United States.

What does Sephora sell?

Beauty and personal care across hundreds of brands plus Sephora Collection.

Any required certifications listed?

No certifications or costs were provided in the cert data for this role.

Company facts (cached)

Website: sephora.fr

Sephora SA is a French multinational retailer of personal care and beauty products, offering nearly 340 brands alongside its own private label, Sephora Collection. Its product range includes cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, nail polish, beauty tools, body care products, and hair care items.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Senior Engineer, eCommerce (Remote, CA, US, USA_522418) - Sephora - Remote, United States What This Role Involves In this role at Sephora, you will develop and design Java microservices and Frontend applications for high availability eCommerce platform components systems. You'll apply Object-Oriented design principles, data structures, algorithms, DBMS/SQL, and Software Engineering practices to ensure the reliability and scalability of these systems. Your Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive key design decisions for application components in enterprise projects. Stay updated on industry trends and evaluate new technologies for their suitability in applications. Ensure platform components have a clear separation of concerns, designed for reliability or easy scaling. Participate in load and performance testing and define and implement logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks for critical metrics at various levels. Mentor engineers on best practices in microservices implementation and assist in troubleshooting issues across the eCommerce application stack to support operational and production issues impacting business. Influence decisions, provide input, build consensus, and resolve conflicts constructively and proactively. What You Bring To succeed in this role, you should have a strong background in Java microservices development, Frontend application design, and a deep understanding of Object-Oriented principles. Experience with data structures, algorithms, DBMS/SQL, and Software Engineering practices is essential. A proven track record of collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams and a commitment to best practices in software development are also required. More About Sephora At Sephora, we believe that beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, unlock your potential, and make a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. As part of the team, you will be working in a remote-friendly environment with flexible hours. Ready to Apply? To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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