Remote Back End Engineer

Summary

The job is for an early engineer at minware, a seed-stage development observability software company. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications, working closely with product managers and customers, and managing tech debt reduction. The company offers competitive compensation, 100% remote work, flexible hours, full health care premium coverage for you and your family, and unique career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience building and maintaining a complex back end application
• Familiarity with principles of high-quality code, including continuous integration, declarative and functional programming
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with non-technical stakeholders and occasionally with customers
• Well-versed in agile or lean planning and project management processes

Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, and maintain server-side applications
• Ensure the optimal performance, security, and scalability of our service
• Work closely with product managers and customers to define minware’s capabilities
• Design and architect new system components
• Manage a backlog of tech debt reduction and internal efficiency improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the core stack (Postgres, Next.js, Apollo GraphQL) or similar technologies
• Proficiency with infrastructure (AWS, Terraform)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and seed-stage equity compensation
• 100% remote work, flexible hours, and unlimited vacation policy
• Full health care premium coverage for you and your family
• Unique career development guidance reporting directly to the founder/CEO