# Senior Backend Engineer - Seattle, WA

**Company:** [Revefi](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/revefi)
**Location:** Seattle, WA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Java, Python, C++, Go, System Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Architectures, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, NoSQL, AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake
**Posted:** 2022-07-07

> Build and scale backend services for a cloud-native SaaS platform focused on data reliability and cost optimization. Requires 3-9 years experience in backend development with Java/C++/Python/Golang and expertise in distributed systems and cloud technologies.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Do
- Design and implement scalable, reliable backend services that power our SaaS platform
- Own core components of our architecture, from distributed systems to cloud-native workflows
- Write clean, performant, and well-tested code in Java, Python, C++ (or similar languages)
- Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end features
- Build fault-tolerant systems that process and manage large-scale data with low latency
- Continuously optimize system performance and cost-efficiency in cloud environments
- Review code, mentor peers, and contribute to engineering best practices
- Stay current with emerging backend trends, cloud technologies, and developer tooling

## What We’re Looking For
- 3–9 years of backend development experience (Java, C++, Golang or similar)
- Strong understanding of systems design, distributed computing, and cloud architectures
- Experience building production-grade software in fast-paced environments
- Proven problem-solving and debugging skills across the stack
- High level of ownership, self-direction, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in cross-functional teams
- Passion for building delightful, scalable products that last

## Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, etc.
- Hands-on with AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
- Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Exposure to building SaaS platforms and working with large-scale datasets
- Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in dev communities

## Why Join Our Team
- Competitive compensation including base salary and equity
- Medical coverage fully paid by the company
- Visa sponsorship available (H1B and other work visas)

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