Skechers · 4 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Web Services
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expSkechers is a global Fortune 500® company that develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead to modernize their global retail platform by designing and delivering scalable cloud-native services while mentoring engineers and collaborating with product and business teams.
E-CommerceFashionLifestyleShopping
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure cloud-native services - including microservices, APIs, event-driven integration and reusable components - on AWS
Evaluate and drive adoption of AI-powered developer tools and frameworks (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, AWS Agent Core, automated test generation, etc.) to accelerate velocity and raise code quality across the team
Lead investigation and resolution of production incidents, driving rapid recovery, and implementing long-term fixes to improve system resilience
Conduct thorough code reviews, champion automated testing, CI/CD best practices, and clear documentation to continuously elevate engineering quality
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on clean code, testing, system design, and effective use of AI tools while fostering a culture of learning and excellence
Partner with QA to define test strategies and ensure every release is thoroughly validated and production ready
Work hand-in-hand with product managers and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, propose practical solutions, and deliver features that move the needle for the business
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years working on large-scale retail, e-commerce, or high-throughput consumer domains
Strong proficiency in Java and/or Scala; solid Python skills are a big plus
Proven experience building and supporting cloud-native microservices and APIs on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, Fargate, EC2)
Hands-on expertise with Docker, container orchestration (ECS or EKS), and modern CI/CD pipelines (Terraform and CloudFormation)
Strong command of SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis)
Hands-on experience in AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Kiro, etc.) and ability to help the team adopt them effectively
Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills; independently handle the production incident from root-cause analysis to permanent architectural fixes
Excellent communication—able to clearly articulate technical decisions and their business impact on non-technical stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills to mentor and coach, enjoy helping teammates grow
Proactive, organized, and delivery focused on a dynamic Agile environment
Company
Skechers
Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-05-05Acquired
2019-11-26Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1999-06-09IPO
Leadership Team
John Vandemore
Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Coye
Senior Vice President IT & CIO
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