Senior Backend Engineer - Endless Commerce
Company: Pear VC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Who we are: At Endless Commerce, we’re transforming
multi-channel commerce infrastructure with a platform that
streamlines order management, fulfillment, and integrations for
businesses of all sizes. Our innovative solutions empower brands to
optimize operations using modern technology and a robust, scalable
architecture. We’re a dynamic team dedicated to building reliable,
elegant and efficient software with tools like Ruby on Rails,
Sidekiq, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Heroku. Our mission is to deliver
seamless, high-performance experiences that drive success for our
clients. The role: As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, you’ll
play a key role in shaping our core platform and driving impactful
enhancements. You’ll design, implement, and maintain backend
services that support a growing user base, tackle scaling
challenges, and optimize performance. Working closely with a
dynamic team of engineers and stakeholders, you’ll influence
architectural decisions, establish best practices, and enhance
system reliability. Your contributions will directly impact the
platform's scalability, efficiency, and overall success.
Responsibilities : Develop, test, and deploy back-end services and
APIs using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and other components in our
stack. Architect scalable solutions to handle high-volume data and
transaction processing. Maintain and optimize existing code to
ensure the stability and performance of the platform. Collaborate
with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders
to define, design, and ship new features. Monitor production
systems, resolve incidents, and implement improvements to prevent
future issues. Mentor junior developers and contribute to our
culture of continuous learning and improvement. Write clean,
maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices
for software development. Requirements: 5 years of experience in
back-end software development, with a strong emphasis on Ruby on
Rails. Proficiency in database design and management, particularly
with PostgreSQL. Familiarity with background processing using
Sidekiq or similar tools. Experience with cloud-based platforms
(e.g., Heroku, AWS, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines. Solid understanding
of RESTful API design and web application architecture. Excellent
problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong level of
engagement and communication skills, with the ability to
collaborate effectively with remote teams. Nice-to-haves:
Experience with Redis for caching and message queuing. Knowledge of
error monitoring tools such as Bugsnag or similar platforms.
Familiarity with logging solutions like Coralogix. Understanding of
front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular) to facilitate better
back-end integration. Previous experience working in a startup or
fast-paced development environment. Previous experience with ERP
and e-commerce platforms. A passion for mentoring and helping
others grow. Experience working in Agile environments using Jira
and Confluence. Benefits: Competitive salary and bonuses. Flexible
working hours and remote work options. Professional development
opportunities. Generous vacation policy and paid time off. Health,
dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. A
collaborative culture that values growth and work-life balance.
Keywords: Pear VC, Rancho Palos Verdes , Senior Backend Engineer - Endless Commerce, IT / Software / Systems , Los Angeles, California
