Software Engineer (Backend)
Builds and ships major backend features in Clojure and JavaScript/TypeScript, tackling complex issues. Requires Clojure experience or eagerness to learn, proven track record with complex products, and strong CS fundamentals.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Ship major features end to end across JavaScript and Clojure codebase.
- Deal with trickier backend issues as they arise.
Requirements
- Experience in Clojure (or strong desire to learn).
- Track record of shipping products of significant complexity.
- Solid CS background (via CS program or production software shipping).
- Able to make good technical judgements and back them up articulately.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with JDBC and database integrations.
- Experience and knowledge of the Java ecosystem and JVM tuning.
- History of open source contributions.
- Experience in JavaScript / TypeScript.
Skills
Clojure, JavaScript, TypeScript, Jdbc, Java, Jvm, Machine Learning, Big Data, Compilers
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