Senior Backend Engineer, Domains
Summary
Senior backend engineer on Squarespace's Domains team, building and scaling the services behind one of the world's largest domain registrars. Day-to-day work spans high-scale architecture, distributed databases, and performance tuning using Java/Kotlin and PostgreSQL/CockroachDB, in a hybrid role based in Aveiro, Portugal.
The Squarespace Domains & Applications group is looking for a Backend Engineer to join one of our Domains Teams.
As the foundation of a customer's digital presence, our domain products are critical to Squarespace’s mission. Our team is currently focused on architecting new products and expanding the feature set for one of the largest domain registrars in the world. In this role, you will focus on high-scale architecture, performance, and long-term scalability, contributing to the end-to-end development of components that power millions of digital identities.
You will report to the Engineering Team Manager in Aveiro, Portugal, working in a hybrid capacity (minimum of 3 days per week in-office).
You'll Get To…
- Ship Scalable Code: Help scale our services to meet the demands of a global product, ensuring our platform remains "rock solid" as we grow.
- Own the Lifecycle: Actively participate in the end-to-end development of multiple components, from initial architecture to production monitoring.
- Lead & Grow: Take ownership of well-scoped backend projects with guidance from senior engineers, providing a clear path for your professional growth into senior technical leadership.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Product, Design, Analytics, and Operations to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions.
- Advocate for Excellence: Improve the existing codebase by promoting disciplined software engineering practices, including automated testing, thorough code reviews, and high-quality documentation.
- Optimize Performance: Refine the performance of our applications and distributed databases to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Who We're Looking For
- Technical Proficiency: You have 7+ years of experience developing production-level systems using Java, Kotlin, or similar Object-Oriented languages.
- Data-Fluent: You have 5+ years of experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, CockroachDB) and a deep understanding of data structures and software design patterns.
- Craft-Oriented: You have a sincere commitment to writing "beautiful," readable code and a proactive approach to technical documentation.
- Product-Minded: You have a strong sense of ownership and curiosity about "the why" behind the features you build.
- Qualified: You hold a BS or MS in Computer Science (or equivalent industry experience).
What you can expect from us
- Provide opportunities that align with your interests, career growth, and the growth of the company
- Create an inclusive environment that's psychologically safe and encourages learning
- Work with you to build a personalized career growth plan with clear expectations and milestones
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner, and dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension benefits with employer match
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Statutory paid time off and all statutory leaves, as required
- Meal Allowance and Flex Benefits Account
- Employee donation match to community organisations
- In the easily accessible city centre of Aveiro
- 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
About Squarespace
Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit .
Our Commitment
Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (3)
- Preferred First Name optional
- What is your current or most recent job title?
- What is the name of your current or most recent employer?
Pick from a list (12)
- Do you currently live in Portugal?
- Do you plan to move out of the state/country in which you currently reside within the next 6-12 months?
- Are you authorized to work in Portugal?
- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to obtain work authorization in the country where this job is located?
- Do you have 2 or more years of industry experience as a Software Engineer?
- Have you previously been employed by or worked directly for Squarespace in any capacity? Please choose all that apply. Answering YES means you have worked at Squarespace before. This does not include owning a site.
- Are you subject to any contractual obligations or post-employment restrictions that may apply to or would limit your employment at Squarespace? (e.g., non-compete)?
- School - Please select your most recently attended school from this list or select the option “My School is not listed” or “I did not attend college.” Please note that unless required, not having a degree will not impact your application.
- Please select your most advanced degree from this list or select “I do not have a degree” or “Other.” Please note that unless required, not having a degree will not impact your application.
- Are you currently still employed with this company?
- This role requires a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office per week. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Written answers (2)
- If you answered ‘Yes - Consultant or Vendor for Squarespace', please elaborate below, provide the name of the employer (including if a sole proprietor/freelancer), dates of your engagement with Squarespace, and briefly describe the nature of your work with Squarespace. If you did not answer this way, please put ‘N/A’.
- If Yes, or if you are not sure, please elaborate below. If you answered no, please input ‘N/A’.