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GreprGreprSan Francisco, CA

Backend Engineer

Owns backend for real-time stream processing app, builds scalable Java/Dropwizard services on Kubernetes/AWS, delivers RESTful APIs, and ensures uptime collaborating with frontend and customers. Requires distributed systems, stream processors, and modern Java web app experience.

130k – 160k/yr
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own and build significant part of the product backend.
  • Design product growth for future engineers.
  • Deliver clear and intuitive RESTful APIs.
  • Ensure uptime and scalability of backend services.
  • Work closely with customers and front-end developers to deliver excellent user experience.
  • Wear multiple hats: developer, designer, product owner, mentor, architect, support engineer, sales engineer.

Requirements

  • Experience with distributed systems.
  • Experience with modern Java web applications (Dropwizard).
  • Experience building RESTful APIs for end users and front-end development.
  • Experience with large scale data and analytical applications.
  • Experience with stream processors (Apache Flink).

Nice-to-Haves

  • Previous experience at an early stage startup.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and significant equity.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • 100% paid healthcare coverage for employees and 80% coverage for dependents.

Skills

JavaDropwizardApache FlinkKubernetesAWSREST APIsDistributed SystemsStream Processing
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