Senior Backend Engineer

Overview :

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in backend development and infrastructure management, with a strong track record of building and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems.

You will play a key role in developing the server-side logic for our primary application services, ensuring they are efficient, secure, and well-integrated with our infrastructure.

Finally, you will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement features across our four main layers : Client Applications, Application Services (App Backend, Billing, Funnels, Referral), Scheduled Jobs, and Infrastructure.

Here are some projects you may work on :

• Billing system our billing is a thin abstraction layer between a few different providers like Stripe, Spreedly, Kount and similar.
• Internal Marketing system a set of tools and applications both front facing and pure server side. Does help a lot to provide extra data and tooling for the marketing team.
• Funnels could be considered a part of marketing, but it’s customer facing. The main objectives here fast TTM, customization and A / B testing.
• General Backend Project work think asynchronous tasks on backend with workload management, data pipelines, user facing micro-frontends, and much more.

What you will do :

Backend Development :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems for web and mobile applications using Django, Redis, RabbitMQ, and PostgreSQL.
• Implement robust APIs and services that support our client applications, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain key application services, including App Backend, Billing, Funnels,, and Referral systems.

Database Management :

• Design and optimize database schemas with PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
• Implement caching strategies using Redis to enhance performance and scalability.

Infrastructure and DevOps :

• Manage and optimize our infrastructure, including self-hosted GitLab with CI, and deployment on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Utilize Google Cloud Functions and Cloud Run to implement serverless architecture and improve application scalability.

Performance Optimization :

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring that applications can scale to meet increasing demands.
• Implement efficient background processing and task queues using RabbitMQ.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving feedback to maintain high-quality code and adherence to best practices.

Security :

• Ensure that backend systems adhere to best practices for security, protecting data and services from vulnerabilities.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to safeguard user data and application resources.

You are a perfect match if you have :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in Django, Nuxt (or other FE framework)
• Experience with DevOps practices and managing infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Some production DevOps Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Google Cloud Functions, or Cloud Run.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with microservices architecture,knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks, and familiarity with additional cloud services and serverless architecture.

The pay range for this role is $140,000- $250,000. We offer a competitive salary package and may include variable compensation.

Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

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