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Principal Software Engineer

Description

The Role: Principal Software Engineer, Retail Systems

Rue Gilt Groupe is looking for a Principal Engineer to join our expanding Retail Systems Engineering Team in Dublin, IRE. The retail systems/order management team develops robust technology that enables our 35M+ members to complete their exciting online shopping experience starting with the shopping cart and managing their valuable order to shipping and returns. We’re looking for a Principal Engineer who is comfortable working with a team of engineers in an agile environment on our systems integration and development efforts for an eCommerce company that processes thousands of sales daily and hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue per year.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will contribute to our ongoing decomposition efforts to move from monolithic applications to microservices. You will also contribute to our efforts to move toward asynchronous, event-driven architectures.

You’ll work in a collaborative culture of innovators who make decisions promptly backed by data in a modern development environment. You’ll have the support of a highly talented team of developers and stakeholders on the same mission: to help Rue Gilt Groupe remain a global leader in our industry while being exposed to the latest cloud technologies.

  • Work in one of the hottest markets today, E-commerce
  • You’ll get a chance to contribute meaningfully across our portfolio of services
  • The ability to work on large scale applications with cloud native solutions

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

  • Bachelor’s Degree desired, but not required
  • 5+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Experience setting the bar for documentation, coding standards, and testing
  • A working knowledge of Agile/Scrum
  • Experience with Microservices and Containerization (a must-have!)
  • Experience with C#, .Net technologies in a fast-paced production environment
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure
  • Experience with relational databases (ex: Oracle, MySQL) – NoSQL a plus
  • Experience with concurrency, multi-threading, and event-driven architectures
  • Experience and familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
  • Fluency in English
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a collaborative team environment

About the Retail Systems Engineering Team:

The Retail Systems Engineering Team is an extremely impactful team that works in a collaborative, iterative agile environment. We believe in providing the best possible experience we can with a technology focused culture that not only tries to lift the bar on features every sprint, but also stability and performance.

Expected Base Salary Range: 95,000 - 105,000

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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ABOUT US:

Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.

Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.

Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.

Career Progression

We’re passionate about the progression and growth of our Associates. We aim to promote and grow from within.

Example: Software Development

With Rue Gilt Group, you’ll enjoy progressing along a career path. If you begin as an Associate Software Engineer, you can progress to being a Software Engineer and then a Senior Software Engineer I and II. From there, you have the option of growing into a management track or continue advancing as an individual contributor. With Rue Gilt Group, you’ll enjoy progressing along a career path. If you begin as an Associate Software Engineer, you can progress to being a Software Engineer and then a Senior Software Engineer I and II. From there, you have the option of growing into a management track or continue advancing as an individual contributor.

Note: This chart is a general guideline and does not guarantee promotion after a set period of time.

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Perks & Benefits

Rue Gilt Groupe supports our Associates in their busy lifestyles by offering a wide range of health, financial, legal and development assistance in our benefits portfolio. From wellness partnerships to paid parental leave, to invest in your personal and professional growth, we are here to help our Associates in work and in life.

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25% Off Rue La La & Gilt and 15% Off ShopSimon

Our 25% off Associate Discount applies to Rue La La and Gilt sites, including Gilt City. Plus, for Rue La La and Gilt sites, Associates receive free shipping on all purchases and free Personal Concierge assistance. Associates enjoy 15% off and free shipping and returns at ShopSimon

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Volunteer Opportunities

All Associates get two paid days per year to help out in their community, in addition to our annual, company-wide Volunteer Day.

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Wellness

Rue Gilt Groupe’s wellness portfolio offers a wide range of health, family, financial, legal, and professional development programs designed for convenience and flexibility. Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to supporting Associates’ work and life goals.

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Invest in You

From retirement to family-first benefits and professional development programs, Rue Gilt Groupe has you covered.

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Work-Life Balance

Associates enjoy competitive and flexible paid time-off programs and our corporate offices offer a flexible hybrid schedule and Summer Fridays, so you can plan around your personal and professional needs. Plus enjoy a day off on your birthday.

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Office Perks

Associates receive surprises and delights as occasions to celebrate throughout the year wherever you sit – hybrid, remote, or based in our warehouse/studios! Enjoy free beverages, bagel days, and additional fun perks when you come into any one of our offices.

Awards & Recognitions

Built-In 2024 Best Places to Work
Built In 2023 Best Places to Work Los Angeles
Built In 2023 Best Places to Work Boston
Built In 2022 Best Places to Work Boston
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality 2022
Venturefizz Culture Content Certified 2023
The Boston Globe Top Places To Work
Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange
Alliance for Work-Life Progress Seal of Distinction
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