Senior Software Engineer
Wayfair - Boston, MA
How would you like to have been amongst the first hundred engineers at Amazon? Google? Facebook? We believe that joining Wayfair holds a similar opportunity for you.

Check out this video for a flavor of our engineering team, and read on below for what makes us different:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kQzsYjF7GQ

What makes innovative, fast-paced Internet development at Wayfair different from traditional enterprise software development elsewhere?

You will be involved for the full project lifecycle – from concept to deployment – not just a step along the way.

You’ll work together with business leaders to brainstorm on how to solve the challenge at hand – not just take notes on decisions that have already been made.

You’ll be exposed to the full spectrum of technologies involved, from the database to server-side business logic, to client-side user interface.

You’ll be surrounded by a world class team of some of the brightest Internet engineers around.

You’ll have easy access to upper management who WANT to hear your ideas for process and tools improvement.

Responsibilities include:
Building web-based ecommerce applications to be integrated with and enhance our current platform

Working with several large and complex SQL Databases

Developing software algorithms to streamline back end business workflow

Producing robust, elegant and scalable software that performs well under high load

Being creative and resourceful to solve complex business challenges

Understanding our needs, risks and making appropriate technology decisions

Ability to interface effectively with business partners and employ a consultative approach to solving business challenges

Act as “go-to” resource for both junior team members and upper management

Qualifications:
5-7+ years of Web Development experience (either demonstrable personal project work or within the industry)

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering from a 4-year college or university

Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills

Strong experience coding Internet applications that interact heavily with a database

Expertise with SQL, databases and writing high-performance queries and stored procedures

Comfortable with writing effective web GUI relying on minimal client-side technology

Track record of producing significant products in a user-heavy internet environment

Strong business acumen; ability to work effectively cross-departmentally

About Wayfair:
Wayfair is the largest online-only retailer of home furnishings and house wares in the United States. We’re looking for the brightest, sharpest, most creative minds in every field to help. Are you one? If you like transparency, friendliness, a relaxed but results-driven work environment filled with like-minded top-tier talent, Wayfair would like to hear from you. We own and operate Wayfair, AllModern, and Joss & Main. We are on target for approximately $500 million in revenue and currently employ over 800 employees in offices located in Boston, Utah, Kentucky, the U.K, Germany, Ireland and Australia. Wayfair was founded in 2002 and is privately held and profitable. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, pre-IPO equity, a long-term and sustainable, next-generation, e-commerce business model as well as surprising and generous perks designed to attract and retain the brightest people who are incredibly excited about what they do. Wayfair is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Come join us at http://www.wayfair.com/careers.

Wayfair does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals or resumes / CVs from third-party vendors, including recruitment agencies. Wayfair will not be responsible or liable for any fees or costs associated with such unsolicited submissions.

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