Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Skills

About the Role

You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the platform and backend teams. You will propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure agility, flexibility, and scalability. You will drive technical design discussions and provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles. You will collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to deliver new features and products that meet customer needs and quality standards. You will mentor mid-level engineers, helping them grow their technical skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You will also identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that drive innovation and improve engineering processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture
• Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration
• Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
• Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems
• Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions ensuring agility, flexibility, and scalability
• Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive development of new features and products
• Mentor and guide mid-level engineers and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends to drive innovation and improve engineering processes

Benefits

• Employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options
• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics care
• Wellness partnerships
• Hybrid work, in-office meals, and work together days
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for employees of 1 year+)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach
• 401K matching for US-based employees with immediate vesting