The Role
About Bazaarvoice
At Bazaarvoice, we create smart shopping experiences. Through our expansive global network, product-passionate community & enterprise technology, we connect thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers. Our solutions enable brands to connect with consumers and collect valuable user-generated content, at an unprecedented scale. This content achieves global reach by leveraging our extensive and ever-expanding retail, social & search syndication network. And we make it easy for brands & retailers to gain valuable business insights from real-time consumer feedback with intuitive tools and dashboards. The result is smarter shopping: loyal customers, increased sales, and improved products.
The problem we are trying to solve : Brands and retailers struggle to make real connections with consumers. It's a challenge to deliver trustworthy and inspiring content in the moments that matter most during the discovery and purchase cycle. The result? Time and money spent on content that doesn't attract new consumers, convert them, or earn their long-term loyalty.
Our brand promise : closing the gap between brands and consumers.
Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
It’s official: Bazaarvoice is a Great Place to Work in the US , Australia, India, Lithuania, France, Germany and the UK!
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our engineering team and help build scalable, high-performance solutions that power millions of consumer interactions daily. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services that handle massive scale while ensuring reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Architecture
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Java and related technologies
Build and architect scalable RESTful APIs that serve millions of daily requests
Implement microservices architecture to improve system scalability and reduce downtime
Develop high-performance, scalable algorithms for processing large volumes of user-generated content
Work with distributed systems and handle data processing at scale
Technical Leadership
Lead code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and efficient codebases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, product managers, and QA engineers
System Optimization
Implement caching strategies using technologies like Redis to optimize database performance
Monitor and improve system performance, reducing server response times
Ensure high availability and reliability of backend services
Handle content processing, collection, storage, management, and authentication workflows
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Requirements
5+ years of experience in Java backend
Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming concepts
Extensive experience with Spring Framework
Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience with database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL)
Understanding of caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Development Practices
Strong understanding of Agilemethodologies
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Test-driven development and automated testing practices
Code review and collaborative development practices
Additional Technical Skills
Experience with message queues and event-driven architecture
Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools
Familiarity with DevOps practices
Why join Bazaarvoice?
Customer is key
We see our own success through our customers’ outcomes.
We approach every situation with a customer first mindset.
Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust
We believe in the power of authentic feedback because it’s in our DNA.
We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance.
Passionate Pursuit of Performance
Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity.
We love what we do, and because we’re laser focused on our mission.
Innovation over Imitation
We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo.
We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage.
Stronger Together
We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives.
We champion what’s best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams.
As a stronger company we build a stronger community.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Bazaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the world’s smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers.
As part of our hiring process, a background check will be conducted. This will be done with your consent and will only include information relevant to the job.
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The Company
What We Do
Each month in the Bazaarvoice Network, more than a billion consumers create, view, and share authentic user-generated content including reviews, questions and answers, and social photos across more than 11,500 global brand and retailer websites. From search and discovery to purchase and advocacy, Bazaarvoice’s solutions help brands and retailers reach in-market shoppers, personalize their experiences, and give them the confidence to buy.
