Senior Software Engineer, Java - Orders

Squarespace Dublin is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for our Orders team within Revenue Systems. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring Squarespace's core revenue engine operates seamlessly and reliably for millions of customers. You'll build and maintain key backend services powering the Squarespace purchasing platform, enabling seamless product purchases and product access. Focusing on services like Order and Provisioning, you'll manage orders, subscriptions, and provisioning. The job is hybrid in our Dublin Office, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. You will report to the Orders Engineering Team Manager.

You’ll Get To…

Develop backend services (APIs, event-driven systems) for our purchasing platform.

Drive performance improvements and enhance scalability for core services using Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, and Kafka.

Collaborate with product teams on new features and improve order processing.

Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence and professional development by participating in technical design reviews and mentoring junior team members.

Work on main services: Order Service (order management) and Provisioning Service (product access).

Who We’re Looking For

6+ years of experience developing backend systems with Java or similar object-oriented programming languages.

Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, databases, and software design principles.

Experience with SpringBoot, Java, and relational databases

Familiarity with event-driven systems and messaging tools (e.g., Kafka).

BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Proven ability to take technical ownership, lead large, complex projects, and influence architectural direction across teams.

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision

Life and Income Protection

Fertility and adoption benefits

Headspace mindfulness app subscription

Global Employee Assistance Program

Pension benefits with employer match

Flexible paid time off

26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave

2 weeks paid family care leave

Education reimbursement

Employee donation match to community organizations

7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Free lunch and snacks

Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral

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 https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

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