The Role: Junior Software Engineer - Internship
Rue Gilt Groupe is looking for a Junior Software Engineer (Front-end) to join our expanding Storefront Engineering Team in Dublin, IRE. This person is someone who is inspired to build scalable and sophisticated systems that synthesize data from thousands of brands and millions of consumers, to deliver an engaging real-time experience to users on the go.
The Storefront Engineering Team transforms our user experience and drives $1 Billion annual sales and delights our 35+ Million members. You enjoy an agile, fast-paced environment that has a start-up feel but is part of something much larger, impactful, collaborative, and exciting. We're currently modernizing our technical stack and need motivated contributors to drive our technology forward. On the frontend you'll be able to contribute to modern React and Typescript single page applications, running on AWS cloud native architectures that handle problems at scale among 35+ million users.
There’s no better time to be involved in the technical advancement of e-commerce at Rue Gilt Groupe. We utilize world-class technology, merchandising, and marketing to strategically support our brand partners and inspire members daily. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping and the best-in-class experience that today's customers demand. Luxury at affordable prices with cutting edge technology making it all possible.
What You’ll Do:
- Contribute to future development and architecture for our internal tools team.
- Participate in developing an inspiring technology vision and deliver on that vision through incremental value releases.
- Deliver fast user experience for our desktop stakeholders, utilizing React, and other technologies.
- You will work closely with other senior software engineers and product managers to deliver rapid value.
- Participate in code reviews.
- Participate in UI development of multiple complex UI components across individual workflow applications.
- Interact with stakeholders across multiple business and technology teams.
About You:
At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.
- Bachelor’s Degree desired, but not required
- Basic experience in Web technologies like React, Typescript, or Node.JS. Anything else is a bonus!
- Nice to have:
- Experience with cloud platforms, AWS would be a great plus
- Knowledge in design systems
- Familiarity with Cloud services (AWS, GCP…)
- Familiarity with CI/CD best practices
- Saas experience, developing internal tools experiences preferable
- A drive to iterate architecture in harmony with an agile workflow
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- love of learning and getting things done
- Fluency in English Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a collaborative team environment
Job Location: Hybrid, Ireland based candidates only
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Premium Outlets.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
