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EmaEmaSan Francisco, CA

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.

135k – 300k/yr
Hybrid4+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

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

GoPythonFastAPIPostgresRedshiftRestGraphQLDockerKubernetesGCPAWSAzureRedisElasticReact
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