Senior Backend Engineer, Domains

Squarespace(12 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$131,231 - $176,382 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Backend Engineer on Squarespace’s Domains & Applications team focused on architecting and building high-scale, high-performance services for one of the largest domain registrars in the world. The role contributes to end-to-end development of components that power millions of digital identities and emphasizes long-term scalability and reliability. The position is based in Aveiro, Portugal and works in a hybrid capacity with in-office collaboration.

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Required Skills

Java
Kotlin
PostgreSQL
CockroachDB
Distributed Databases
Scalability
Performance Optimization
Software Design
Automated Testing
Code Reviews

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Qualifications

BS in Computer Science
MS in Computer Science
Equivalent Industry Experience

About Squarespace

squarespace.com

Squarespace is an all-in-one website building platform that helps individuals and businesses create polished, mobile-responsive sites using designer templates and intuitive editing tools. It provides integrated hosting, domains, ecommerce (stores, subscriptions, digital products), scheduling, marketing, SEO, analytics, and payment processing so users can build and run online businesses from one place. The product emphasizes clean design and creative-focused features, with AI-assisted content tools, developer customization (code/CSS), and third‑party integrations. Users pick Squarespace for its ease of use, unified infrastructure, and end-to-end site-management capabilities.