Senior Marketplaces Developer

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About 1A Auto

1A Auto is a high growth e-commerce company and we pride ourselves on employing the best talent. Each team member brings a unique skill set to the table and collectively have a track record of accomplishing the most challenging of goals. We are an online aftermarket auto parts retailer headquartered northwest of Boston. We are a leader in our market and are positioned for further growth. We offer a great “can-do” culture, a casual work environment, and the opportunity to apply your skills in a rewarding situation.

We are passionate about empowering people to do their own auto repairs. Our company's mission is to make your car projects go smoothly and to become your trusted source for auto parts. We treat our customers like family. And our niche is to provide great value, exceptional customer service and education to make customers confident in their decision to do their own repairs.

This is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days per week on-site in our Pepperell, MA office.

Overview of Senior Marketplaces Developer The Senior Marketplaces Developer is a key technical role focused on the development and integration of systems that support e-commerce marketplaces. This individual will work on core projects including the Auction Management System, Marketplaces Integration (Amazon, eBay, Walmart, etc.), Web Data Scrapers, and a Competitive Data Collection System. Using a modern technology stack (Java, Spring, Node.js, SQL Server, and Azure), the role demands strong problem-solving skills, deep technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to software development. The Senior Marketplaces Developer will partner with business and technical stakeholders to design scalable, maintainable systems that align with strategic goals in the e-commerce domain.

General Responsibilities:

• Marketplace-Focused Software Development:
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable systems for auction management, marketplace integrations, and competitive data collection.
  • Develop and maintain web data scrapers and data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing external e-commerce data.
  • Ensure integration with third-party APIs (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Walmart) is robust and efficient.
  • Write clean, maintainable code using Java, Spring, Node.js, PHP, Python, SQL Server, and Azure frameworks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work with product owners, analysts, and other stakeholders to refine business needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.
  • Ensure technical solutions support business objectives related to pricing intelligence, marketplace performance, and competitive analysis.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Comfortability juggling multiple projects across various technologies.
• Clear and effective communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Open to learning and adopting new technologies or approaches.
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Programming Languages:
    • JavaScript: Proficiency, including ES6+ features.
    • PHP: Experience with backend development.
    • Python: Proficiency for backend scripting and automation.
    • Node.js: Experience in server-side development using Node.js.
  • Frontend Development:
    • HTML/CSS: Strong understanding of semantic HTML and responsive CSS.
    • JavaScript Frameworks: Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Database Management:
    • SQL Server: Strong ability in writing queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
    • MySQL: Proficient in database design and SQL optimization techniques.
  • Web Development:
    • RESTful APIs: Skilled in designing, building, and integrating with RESTful APIs.
    • Authentication: Knowledge of OAuth, JWT, and session-based authentication systems.
  • DevOps and Version Control:
    • Git: Proficient with Git for source control and collaboration using platforms like GitHub or Bitbucket.
    • CI/CD: Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
    • Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker for creating and deploying containerized applications.
  • Code Optimization and Migration:
    • Code Refactoring: Ability to improve existing codebases for performance and maintainability.
    • Language Migration: Experience in converting legacy code between languages or platforms (e.g., PHP to Node.js).
  • Problem-Solving and Debugging:
    • Debugging Tools: Proficient in using IDE tools, browser dev tools, and logging frameworks.
    • Performance Tuning: Skilled in profiling and optimizing backend and database performance.