Boulevard
Staff Software Engineer - Commerce
Job Summary
The Engineering Lead on the Commerce team at Boulevard is responsible for defining and executing the platform's commerce strategy, including architecting and building critical components like orders, checkout, memberships, and payment systems. The ideal candidate has experience in developing scalable commerce and accounting products, strong programming skills, and the ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate effectively across teams. They will focus on maintaining system reliability, security, and performance while guiding the technical direction to support long-term growth. This role offers an opportunity to influence core platform features while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
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Job Description
Who is Boulevard?
Boulevard provides the first and only client experience platform for appointment-based, self-care businesses. We empower our customers to give their clients more of the magical moments that matter most.
Before launching in 2016, our founders spent months interviewing salon managers and working behind front desks to understand their pain points so we could design a modern, user-friendly platform that meets the unique needs of their business. Our roots may be in hair salons, but we are built for the broader self-care industry, including many types of salons, spas, medspa, barbershops, and more. Our technology not only helps our customers survive but thrive. Take a look at how we (and YOU) can make that happen.
We have an insatiable curiosity and embrace experimentation. We believe that simple solutions require the most sophistication, and we design each and every detail to maximize potential, power, and impact. Do our values match? Read through our story and what we value the most.
Our team values and celebrates our diverse backgrounds. Being open about who we are and what we do allows us to do the best work of our lives. We believe in equal opportunity for all, and you should too.
Come Do The Best Work Of Your Life At Boulevard
Boulevard customers are extremely passionate about what they do, and their needs can be incredibly nuanced and critical. They rely on us to stand alongside them, so they can focus on what they do best. As a Staff Engineer on the Commerce team, you will help meet the needs of our customers by delivering high-quality systems and collaborating closely with Product and Design. Commerce powers the foundational components of the Boulevard platform including Order, Checkout, Memberships, Payment primitives, etc., requiring meeting the accounting integrity standards. This is a highly visible role in a space that is extremely important for our customers, and mission critical for the business.
The ideal candidate will be customer-centric with a proven track record of architecting and building the Commerce platform at scale. Your commitment to the customer experience and strong ownership of the quality and integrity of your code and systems sets high engineering standards. Working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Design, and Product Marketing, you will be crucial in shaping requirements and delivering meaningful product features. Your dedication to developing reliable, scalable, performant, and maintainable systems goes hand in hand with creating a strong technical foundation for the team to build upon.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of high-impact technical projects across the Commerce Platform, from design through production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to define technical requirements and ship features that directly impact customers.
- Contribute to the design and scalability of Boulevard’s Commerce platform ensuring accounting and operational correctness.
- Establish and monitor system health metrics, implementing strategies to exceed targets.
- Champion the maintenance of an observable, secure, and efficient codebase, addressing technical debt proactively to ensure the platform’s reliability and performance.
- Participate in on-call rotation, where you will lead the incident investigation, resolution and identifying post-incident improvements.
What you’ll need to thrive
- Experience building and scaling commerce or accounting systems, with a strong track record of shipping high-impact features.
- Proficiency in a modern backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Go); Elixir is a plus.
- Deep understanding of system design, APIs, and data modeling for financial products.
- Strong technical judgment with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Ability to lead projects, mentor others, and collaborate closely with product and design.
- Clear communicator who can navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across teams.
In addition to the wonderful people you’ll get to work with and challenging projects that’ll push you - Boulevard is here to make sure you’re always at the top of your game emotionally, mentally, and physically.
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✨ We’ve got you covered with a 401(k) match plus dental, medical, vision, and life insurance.
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🏝 Take a break whenever you need with our flexible vacation day policy.
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🖥 Fully remote so you can choose where you want to work. You’ll receive a work from home stipend every month.
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💚 Family planning resources and specialized support programs.
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🔮 Equity: get ahead on the ground floor and grow with Boulevard.
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💅 Boulevard Bucks Learning and Development program allows employees to explore businesses in the market we serve.
📲 We recommend following our official LinkedIn page to stay up to date on all things Boulevard life!
Boulevard Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All employment decisions at Boulevard Labs, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Boulevard
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