Backend Software Engineer at Mercari

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Type: Full-time
Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Description

Mercari, Japan's largest C2C marketplace, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their India Center of Excellence. The role involves designing, developing, and operating APIs using Go, Java, or PHP, improving services through quantitative and qualitative analysis, and optimizing microservices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend engineering, database design, and cloud development.

Required Skills

Go
Java
PHP
MySQL
microservice architecture
GCP
AWS
RDBMS
NoSQL
Linux
monitoring systems
logging
open-source project

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5-9 years of experience
Experience developing and operating systems for large-scale products, selecting technologies, and improving their codebase
Experience in designing and developing databases (MySQL or similar RDBMS)
Ability to design and develop products while considering performance and scalability
Experience selecting middleware and designing software architecture
Ability to take ownership and lead the software development process
Good communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and teammates on product development
Preferred Qualifications: Project management and/or team leadership
Experience developing and operating systems using microservice architecture
Cloud development experience (preferably GCP or AWS)
Knowledge of and experience with databases (RDBMS/NoSQL), networks, Linux, monitoring systems, logging, and SLO/SLA
Experience contributing to an open-source project

About Mercari

Mercari

Discover deals on everything from secondhand fashion to pre-owned collectibles, electronics, books & more on Mercari. Your go-to marketplace for hassle-free selling and deals.