Our Mission

At Prose, we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-most.” We create custom beauty that’s inclusive to all hair & skin types, needs, and preferences. Each of our beauty products are customized to a person’s needs based on the results from an online consultation. The individual data is processed through a proprietary algorithm and made-to-order in the Prose lab using natural active ingredients. Marrying emerging technologies with the best in beauty, Prose is truly creating something special.

This is the opportunity to join a major DTC beauty-tech brand and an energetic team that works together to deliver creative solutions that are transforming the way people think about and shop for personalized beauty. We’re looking for talented problem solvers who lead with passion and who face any task with a positive mindset.

Position Summary

As a Backend Engineer Confirmed at Prose, you will be in charge of developing and implementing our website and back-office using web technologies. When developing features you may co-construct solutions with a Senior Engineer. As a Squad member, you will be working closely with a Product Owner, Product Managers, as well as engineers across the stack (Backend, Frontend & DevOps). Also, as a confirmed engineer, you may onboard new Backend hires.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for building our platform focusing on our website & back-office systems.
• Audit and compare open-source technologies that we could build upon in accordance with our existing stack.
• Deliver excellent software through comprehensive peer reviews, CI, and automated testing.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and load tests to ensure code reliability, and participate in code reviews.
• Work closely with Product Owners and developers within your squad and collaborate with the product team to implement features.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of backend systems, including API documentation and architectural decisions, and contribute to coding standards.
• Bring your personal expertise and ideas to help solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Promote the company's mission and values.

Key Candidate Requirements

• Significant previous backend experience with Python, along with common libraries such as Django, Rest Framework, FastAPI, Requests (2 years minimum in a similar role)
• Experience building robust Restful APIs
• Deep understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding of front-end technologies
• A knack for writing clean, readable, and maintainable code
• Knows SQL outside of Django ORM or SQLAlchemy (even though we encourage using an ORM where appropriate)
• Able to design data schemas that represent and efficiently support business processes
• Eager to implement automated functional and unit tests
• Proficient with Git, a Unix shell, an editor (or IDE), and all other day-to-day developer tools
• Familiarity with continuous integration, Docker, Kubernetes, a PaaS or IaaS platform
• Familiarity with Shopify, Stripe, or more generally e-commerce platforms, is a plus
• Interest in React (JS and/or Native), AsyncIO, Golang, ML, and technology in general is a strong plus

Perks & Benefits:

Prose Values

Intentional Inclusivity

We believe the best ideas arise from open minds and active listening. While our products focus on individuals, we welcome community input and value diverse backgrounds, fostering open communication as a key to innovation.

Connected Collaboration

Our strength lies in collaboration across our global offices. We trust each other to pursue common goals, embracing teamwork that leads to success even without full consensus.

Driven, Together

We prioritize ownership and coaching to inspire creative thinking among employees, viewing everyone as a leader accountable for their contributions. Our open environment encourages new ideas.

Humanity Always

We approach interactions with good intentions, aiming to create a positive atmosphere through kindness and authenticity. Our commitment to sustainability benefits our people and the planet.