Software Engineer II, Security Development

Who We Are:

The Security Development team is responsible for building applications for the Cybersecurity team, remediating critical security bugs in Wayfair’s codebases, and paving secure paths to secure our tech transformation. It works with a variety of stakeholders and codebases to improve Wayfair’s application level security, and enable secure applications. 

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust back-end systems and APIs using PHP and associated frameworks (Symfony).
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement and manage database schemas, write efficient queries, and perform troubleshooting.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborate on front-end tasks involving ReactJS or Next.js when required.
• Debug and resolve application issues reported in production and testing environments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in PHP development and front-end frameworks.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong proficiency in PHP and experience with frameworks - Symfony.
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Good understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with ReactJS and building modern web interfaces.
• Experience with Next.js for server-side rendering and front-end development.
• Knowledge of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
• Understanding of GraphQL APIs.
• Exposure to cloud services (Google Cloud Preferred).

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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