Backend Engineer

About the role

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django
• Build and maintain financial reconciliation data platform with AWS cloud services
• Build reliable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications that support business growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver products end-to-end
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and software quality
• Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

3–5 years of professional experience developing backend applications using Python and Django

Strong experience with AWS services, including:

• SNS
• QS
• API Gateway
• Step Functions
• S3

Experience working with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code and other modern AI engineering assistants

Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and deliver products from ideation through production deployment

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Passion for software craftsmanship, maintainable system design, testing, observability, and continuous improvement

Skills

• Experience with AWS Glue, S3, and cloud-based data pipelines for processing, transforming, and integrating large-scale business data
• Experience working in retail and e-commerce organizations and applying AI solutions to areas such as inventory, fulfillment, customer experience, and financial operations

Culture and Perks

• Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Kind Body Fertility Benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning
• Employee Discounts
• Perks (HQ Location)
• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
• Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
• Free Swag Giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Annual Summer Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages