Senior Backend Software Engineer

Job Description

We're looking for an advanced an skilled backend engineer to join our small BrickLink team in Irvine! The BrickLink engineering department provides solutions and technology for all the business areas of the LEGO BrickLink. We are responsible for designing and developing the BrickLink services to encourage more people to enjoy free building by interacting with likeminded LEGO fans. This role is physically located in Irvine, CA.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop IT solutions to drive the product towards the vision, as well as run and optimize daily operation.

• As part of the team, take responsibility for all stages of the development process, from refinement through implementation, testing, delivery, and deployment.

• IT development, balancing needs between an existing technology stack and exploring new opportunities.

• Technical sparring with, and mentoring of, other Software Engineers.

• Demonstrating eagerness to teach, learn and experiment with an agile mindset

Do your part in our team succeeding

In this position you will be part of a team that builds and maintains the digital products for LEGO BrickLink. You will work in a collaborative team with a product manager, UX designer, and other software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Do you have what it takes?

• 6+ years of experience with C# language on the .Net framework / .NET Core.

• Subject matter expert in Amazon Web Services or other cloud-based platforms.

• Proficiency with databases, both relational and NoSQL

• Proficiency with designing and exposing quality APIs

• Been an active part of software development teams running and continuously optimizing their agile methodologies.

• Delivery focused mindset

• Experience in developing e-commerce/marketplace services

• Experience in implementing global tax compliances

• Understands Domain Driven Design and how to build loosely coupled systems.

• Experience with Cloud native development, infrastructure as code and managed cloud infrastructure (e.g., DNS, CDN, Load balancing etc.) will be a plus.

• Understands the OWASP top 10 risks for Web applications and how to mitigate them.

• A great collaborator with effective communication skills.

Location

This role is physically based in our office in Irvine, CA. There is no opportunity for this to be a fully remote position, nor is there a budget for relocation.

Hybrid working model

Our workplace enables our LEGO® colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3 day in the office hybrid model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $109,200 - $163,800 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
                                                                                                                                             
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.