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Category: Mercari India

July 15, 2024

Building Bridges: Introducing Our Dynamic Platform Team

Welcome to our hiring series- Building Bridges. At Mercari we pride ourselves on building a talented and dynamic team. In this series, you’ll get to know the faces behind the teams that run our organisation. Let’s dive in and get to know them better! Team Introduction Mercari comprises four main divisions: Marketplace, Merpay, Mercoin, and Souzoh. Within these divisions, there are hundreds of microservices. The Platform group serves as the foundation for all services across the entire organization. Our Platform Engineering teams play a crucial role in assisting engineers at Mercari and its subsidiaries in building and delivering superior products to our customers. We provide the necessary infrastructure and DevOps toolchains to enhance the reliability, security, and observability of our services, making engineers’ work more efficient. At Mercari, our mission is to empower the business to take and scale risks, enabling the discovery of new opportunities and driving growth. Mercari India: Can you tell us a bit about what a typical day looks like for the Platform team? Rajesh: As platform engineers, we take end-to-end responsibility for the entire platform. A typical day involves a mix of various activities, including working on new initiatives, enhancing existing components, aligning with stakeholders, and providing support to our customers—primarily developers. You can expect to spend: Mercari India: Tell us more about the role you are currently hiring for, and what qualities do you look for in potential candidates? Rajesh: The Platform group at Mercari consists of multiple teams working together, each focusing on dedicated areas. These teams include Infrastructure/Observability, Network, CI/CD, Developer Experience (DX), MLOps, Experimentation Platform, and Data Platform. Each team has specific ownership and responsibilities.In Mercari India, we have extended Infrastructure/Observability and Network teams. Despite being in different geographical locations, these teams function as a single cohesive unit. We are looking… <a class="more-link" href="https://about.in.mercari.com/news/building-bridges-introducing-our-dynamic-platform-team/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Building Bridges: Introducing Our Dynamic Platform Team</span></a>

July 4, 2024

Mercari Spotlight: Celebrating One Year at Mercari – Sanu Satyadarshi, Lead Software Engineer-Platform Engineering

It’s incredible to reflect on my first year at Mercari as a Lead Software Engineer. This journey has been filled with remarkable achievements and personal growth, shaping both my career and our team’s success. A core aspect of my role has been enhancing our team’s capabilities through strategic hiring and development. Over the past year, I’ve streamlined our hiring process, reviewed countless resumes, conducted interviews, and successfully onboarded new talent. By standardizing interview formats and employing innovative onboarding techniques, we’ve accelerated team expansion and significantly increased our offer acceptance rates. On the technical front, I’ve led critical projects aimed at optimizing our infrastructure and improving operational efficiency. This includes spearheading multi-regional initiatives and enhancing service reliability through structured service tiers and clear SLAs. These efforts have not only strengthened our technical capabilities but also positioned us for future scalability and innovation. Beyond technical achievements, I’ve enjoyed mentoring and guiding team members, helping them navigate challenges and grow professionally. Participating in initiatives like Build@Mercari and engaging with top talent from premier institutions has been particularly rewarding, reflecting Mercari’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a vibrant community. Traveling to Japan for team-building activities has been invaluable, fostering stronger bonds and enhancing collaboration across our global teams. These experiences have enriched my understanding of our company culture and reinforced the importance of cross-functional teamwork. As I reflect on this milestone, I’m grateful for the opportunities and support I’ve received at Mercari. The past year has been a testament to our collective dedication to excellence and innovation. I look forward to continuing this journey with my exceptional colleagues as we strive to make meaningful contributions to Mercari’s mission and vision. Here’s to many more milestones and successes ahead! If our stories resonate with you and you are inspired to be part of an… <a class="more-link" href="https://about.in.mercari.com/news/mercari-spotlight-celebrating-one-year-at-mercari-sanu-satyadarshi-senior-software-engineer-platform-engineering/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Mercari Spotlight: Celebrating One Year at Mercari – Sanu Satyadarshi, Lead Software Engineer-Platform Engineering</span></a>

June 12, 2024

Two Sides of the Desk: An Intern-Mentor Journey ft. Paras and Nikita at Mercari India

Welcome to Two Sides of the Desk, a blog series where we share the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of interns and their mentors. This blog explores the dynamic relationship between mentor and mentee, offering insights from both sides of the desk. Whether you’re a seasoned mentor, a budding intern, or simply curious about the mentorship journey, our stories and reflections aim to inspire, educate, and foster a deeper understanding of this transformative partnership. Mercari India:  How do you approach balancing guidance and autonomy for your interns to ensure they’re both learning and contributing meaningfully to projects? Paras: As a mentor, I prioritize a balanced blend of guidance and autonomy to effectively nurture interns’ growth. Thorough onboarding is crucial, introducing them to our systems and pairing them with experienced team members for initial tasks, ensuring seamless integration into our workflow. Early establishment of clear and achievable goals aligns their learning objectives with meaningful contributions to our projects. Beginning with structured assignments, I gradually foster their autonomy as their skills develop.Regular check-ins and constructive feedback sessions are crucial in assisting interns to tackle challenges independently while refining their problem-solving abilities. Collaborative projects play a vital role in providing insights into system interactions and leveraging the collective knowledge of the team. An open-door policy is maintained to encourage questions, facilitate idea sharing, and cultivate a supportive environment where interns can thrive and effectively prepare for future responsibilities. Mercari India:  Can you provide an example of a particularly challenging situation you’ve encountered while mentoring an intern, and how you navigated it to ensure their growth and success? Paras: In mentoring Nikita through her journey into backend development, we embarked on a project exploring server-side logic and API development. Initially, Nikita felt a mix of excitement and uncertainty, but I reassured her that growth… <a class="more-link" href="https://about.in.mercari.com/news/two-sides-of-the-desk-an-intern-mentor-journey-ft-paras-and-nikita-at-mercari-india/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Two Sides of the Desk: An Intern-Mentor Journey ft. Paras and Nikita at Mercari India</span></a>