Experience with distributed systems and microservices
Sotheby's engineering team builds modern systems that support everything from inventory valuation to live auctions moving hundreds of millions of dollars
Job Summary
Sotheby's engineering team builds modern systems that support everything from inventory valuation to live auctions moving hundreds of millions of dollars.
The role offers real ownership of tangible systems where engineers solve business problems pragmatically rather than focusing solely on technical novelty.
Benefits include a competitive salary with discretionary bonus, private health insurance, workplace nursery benefits, and generous holiday allowances.
Matching Summary
Sotheby's engineering team builds modern systems that support everything from inventory valuation to live auctions moving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Salary
Competitive salary; Discretionary bonus included; Private health insurance and other benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years production system experience
Strong Go, React/TypeScript, or Scala skills
Experience with distributed systems and microservices
Solid PostgreSQL relational database knowledge
AWS cloud infrastructure and containerization
Nice-to-have
Event-driven architectures and streaming platforms
GraphQL, gRPC, or REST API design
E-commerce, marketplace, or auction domain experience
Authentication, authorization, or compliance systems
Pragmatic problem-solving under pressure
Key Requirements
Located in the United Kingdom (London or remote)
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Proven track record of shipping production systems