Backend Engineer

Summary

Join the Linux Foundation's LFX platform team as a backend engineer and build a mission-critical application impacting millions in the open-source ecosystem. You'll lead projects, collaborate closely with the team, and contribute to strategic decisions. The role is fully remote within European time zones (CET +/- 2 hours) and offers a competitive salary ($90k-$120k USD). You'll work with a modern tech stack (Node.js, PostgreSQL, QuestDB, Kubernetes, Temporal, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS) and leverage cutting-edge technologies. The Linux Foundation values a flexible and supportive work culture, emphasizing collaboration and open-source principles.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience working with backend technologies
• Proficiency in Node.js, SQL, and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of scaling applications for big data
• Professional experience with Snowflake or other data warehouses
• A strong team player, willing to put on many hats and contribute towards the team's goals
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Able to working during the European time zone (CET +/- two hours)

Responsibilities

• Build the backend of an application that will potentially help millions of developers and companies in the open source ecosystem
• Develop a lean and scalable architecture capable of handling billions of data points
• Lead your own projects
• Support in managing our infrastructure
• Work closely with the whole development team on the technical big picture, and contribute to strategic and company-wide decisions with the entire team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with time series databases
• Knowledge of DBT
• Having previously built or maintained an open-source project

Benefits

• Fully remote within European time zones (CET +/- 2 hours)
• Salary Range - $90k-$120k USD