Senior Staff Engineer
Remote
United Kingdom
Full Time
18-03-2025
Job Specifications
Company Description
Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users, Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular, redefining fashion consumption. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Manchester, and in 2021 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy. Find out more at www.depop.com
Our mission is to make fashion circular and to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Just as our platform connects people globally, we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences, knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status. We’re continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.
If, due to a disability, you need adjustments to complete the application, please let us know by sending an email with your name, the role to which you would like to apply, and the type of support you need to complete the application to adjustments@depop.com. For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.
Depop is looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to join our team. You will be motivated to solve Depop’s most challenging technical problems within and across our backend, platform, and data domains. Your extensive technical experience will enable you to identify and address common pain points, enhancing productivity and streamlining practices for our engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Backend, Platform, and Data teams to identify and resolve constraints, improving developer experience and efficiency (Cross-Team Collaboration)
Identify and address backend challenges before they escalate, ensuring system reliability and smooth operations (Proactive Problem-Solving)
Apply deep backend knowledge to resolve issues, contribute substantial code solutions, and improve team productivity (Technical Expertise & Code Contributions)
Design backend systems and data pipelines with scalability, maintainability, and developer experience in mind (Scalable System Design)
Align technical decisions with business strategy, drive organizational change, and adopt industry trends to future-proof systems (Strategic Leadership & Innovation)
Requirements
Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and building scalable, high-traffic applications (Extensive Engineering Expertise)
Strong understanding of cloud environments (we use AWS) and system design principles with a focus on reducing complexity and cognitive load (Cloud & System Design Mastery)
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, anticipate issues, and prevent problems from escalating (Problem-Solving & Adaptability)
Experience mentoring engineers, being a technical go-to person, and effectively communicating complex concepts (Mentorship & Communication)
Proficient in testing at various levels (unit, integration, etc.) and analyzing problem-solving insights to improve outcomes (Robust Testing & Analysis)
Must Haves
Ability to persevere through setbacks with energy and drive, ensuring project delivery
Approachable and supportive demeanour, capable of building strong relationships across all levels
Skilled in aligning technical decisions with business strategy, working closely with engineering leadership
Ability to navigate complex political situations tactfully, ensuring initiatives progress smoothly
Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and risk, maintaining agility in changing situations
Openness to actively seek and act on feedback and coaching, enhancing organisational effectiveness
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and different data storage systems
Nice To Haves
Experience with ecommerce and marketplace systems in a business-to-consumer environment
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, ideally using Terraform
Experience using Datadog for monitoring and observability
Track record of successfully implementing company-wide technical initiatives
Additional Information
Health + Mental Wellbeing
PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa
Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space
Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support
Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting
Work/Life Balance
25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days
1 company-wide day off per quarter
Impact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteering
Fully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.
Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options *role dependant
All offices are dog-friendly
Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countries
Family Life
18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees
IVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave
Learn + Grow:
Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and more
Mentorship and programmes to upskill employees
Your Future
Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)
Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earnings
Depop Extras
Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.
Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
About the Company
Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable, affordable secondhand fashion. Together with its community of approximately 35 million registered users, Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular - encouraging more people to choose secondhand and extend the lives of their clothes, redefining fashion consumption. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Manchester and a team of approximately 400 employees. ... Know more
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