Software Engineering Lead, Backend
Leads backend engineering for enterprise AI software, building scalable systems with Go/Python, APIs (REST/GraphQL), databases (PostgreSQL/Redshift), and cloud/container tech. Requires 4+ years experience, CS bachelor's, and full-stack contributions in a hybrid role.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain enterprise software applications, including API, data, application, and service development
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code by employing test-driven development process
- Build scalable and reliable back-end systems using languages like Go and Python
- Develop and maintain APIs using REST or GraphQL
- Integrate multiple enterprise applications and services using a scalable framework like FastAPI
- Build and maintain data schema using PostgreSQL, Redshift etc.
- Contribute to front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular
- Ensure that applications are secure and adhere to industry best practices
- Continuously improve software development processes and practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience
- Solid background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
- Experience in back-end development using languages like Python and Go
- Knowledge of database technologies like PostgreSQL, Elastic, Redis
- Knowledge of designing and building API platforms and integration systems
- Experience with cloud technologies like GCP, AWS and Azure
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with integrating multiple enterprise applications, including frameworks and authentication
- Understanding of security best practices and protocols for enterprise software applications
- Experience deploying software in multi-tenant SaaS environments
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React or Angular
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience working with global teams
Compensation (California based)
- Standard base salary: $135,000-$300,000 annually
- Compensation determined by location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
- Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits
Skills
Go, Python, FastAPI, Postgres, Redshift, Rest, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS, Azure, Redis, Elastic, React
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