Lead Software Engineer, Item Syndication
Job Description
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer, Item Syndication. This role sits within the Enterprise Item domain as the Item Syndication Lead, owning the enterprise item syndication platform end-to-end. You will be responsible for orchestrating high-volume product, pricing, availability, and content data into a unified, real-time product view that acts as the backbone for all product-facing applications—directly driving product discovery, availability, and revenue. You will help modernize our technology landscape through API-first, cloud-native (MACH) architecture, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and scalability across systems.
This position is remote
This role is an Individual Contributor
A day in the life as a Lead Software Engineer, Item Syndication...
Provide technical leadership and define scalable architecture aligned with enterprise and product goals
Design, develop, and deploy APIs and microservices using .NET/C#, Golang, Node.js, and REST/gRPC
Partner with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions
Champion API-first practices, including OpenAPI/Swagger, versioning, security (OAuth 2.0/JWT), and observability
Build event-driven systems using Kafka or similar technologies for real-time data processing and syndication
Enforce best practices in coding, testing (TDD/BDD), and documentation to ensure quality and maintainability
Own service performance, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidance
Break down complex initiatives, provide estimates, and define KPIs for delivery and system health
Drive Agile practices and contribute to continuous improvement
What you'll bring to the table...
Strong expertise in API design, microservices, and cloud-native architectures
Deep understanding of REST/gRPC, API security, scalability, and observability
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code
Knowledge of relational/NoSQL databases, caching, and distributed systems
Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic leadership
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role
Strong experience building scalable APIs and microservices in production environments
Proficiency in C#/.NET, Golang, Node.js, or similar technologies.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Hands-on experience with Kafka or other event-driven architectures
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, along with caching technologies like Redis
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, modern DevOps tooling, and monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, ELK, New Relic)
Experience with legacy integrations (e.g., SOAP, batch processing) and/or domain exposure to retail, PIM, or DAM systems is a plus
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Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
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