Software Development Engineer III - Backend

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.

Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.

Grow Your Career by Building Solutions That Power Local Businesses Around the World

Are you a passionate and energetic developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to work across different technologies? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, debugging code, and creating reliable, scalable solutions? If you're detail-oriented and take pride in building high-quality systems, we want you to join us!

At Groupon, we help people discover and enjoy experiences—whether in their own city or around the world. We connect customers with local businesses, live events, and travel destinations, enabling vibrant communities to thrive. With employees across multiple continents, we maintain a culture that fosters innovation, rewards risk-taking, and celebrates success. We embrace change, adapt to challenges, and encourage creativity. Does that sound like an environment where you could grow? Let’s get into the details.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails and Java to join our Orders and Payments team. This team is responsible for the core systems that manage transactions, process payments, and ensure a seamless experience for our customers. You’ll be pivotal in evolving the design, implementation, and operational support of systems that are critical to Groupon’s marketplace.

Our Tech Stack:

• Languages: Ruby[Ruby on Rails], Java (Springboot/Dropwizard) and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Web Services: REST/JSON
• Version Control: GitHub
• Issue Tracking: JIRA
• Logging & Monitoring: Splunk, ELK
• Containers & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and enhance applications that support order processing and payment systems within the Groupon microservice ecosystem.
• Build and maintain high-scalability systems that manage transaction processing and payment fulfillment.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure that business-critical features and compliance requirements are effectively implemented.
• Plan and execute deployment of services, ensuring smooth delivery and operational stability.
• Improve system reliability by identifying key metrics, setting alert thresholds, and automating responses to issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for the systems you work on.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Lead technical discussions, contributing to decisions that shape the future of the Orders and Payments systems.

About You:

• Education: BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: 6+ years of software development experience
• Languages: Strong coding skills in Ruby and Java; proficiency in other languages like C, C++, Python is a plus.
• Fundamentals: Strong foundation in design patterns, data structures & algorithms, and operating systems.
• Database Skills: Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, Postgres); familiarity with NoSQL databases is an advantage.
• Web Applications: Experience developing, supporting, and troubleshooting web applications in a transactional environment.
• Build Tools: Experience with tools such as Maven, Ant, Ivy, or Griddle.
• Debugging: Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What We Value:

• Customer-Focused: You always consider the end-user, believing that doing what’s best for the customer is key to driving the business forward.
• Obsessed with Quality: Your production code works seamlessly and scales efficiently.
• Team Player: You collaborate effectively, value feedback, and support your teammates’ growth.
• Fast Learner: You’re adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, quickly applying them to solve problems.
• Pragmatic: You understand when to take shortcuts that don’t compromise quality or long-term maintainability.
• Ownership: You understand how your work impacts the business and take responsibility for driving meaningful outcomes.

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

Beware of Recruitment Fraud: Groupon follows a merit-based recruitment process without charging job seekers any fees. We've noticed an increase in recruitment fraud, including fake job postings and fraudulent interviews and job offers aimed at stealing personal information or money. Be cautious of individuals falsely representing Groupon's Talent Acquisition team with fake job offers. If you encounter any suspicious job offers or interview calls demanding money, recognize these as scams. Groupon is not responsible for losses from such dealings. For legitimate job openings (and a sneak peek into life at Groupon), always check our official career website at grouponcareers.com.