Backend Engineer - SDE2

Summary

Join our team as a talented and experienced Backend Engineer (SDE – 2)! You will design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend systems. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure exceptional user experience and high performance. Key responsibilities include building reusable code, optimizing backend systems, and working with frontend engineers for seamless user experience. You will also take ownership of backend architecture and continuously monitor system performance. This role requires strong backend development expertise and excellent communication skills within a distributed team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend development using any modern technology stack
• Strong expertise in backend development, including API design, database management, and cloud infrastructure
• Proactive in communication, ensuring alignment and clarity across team members before starting projects/features
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them effectively
• Familiarity with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, focusing on performance, security, and scalability
• Proactively communicate with team members before starting implementation to align on goals, requirements, and potential challenges
• Build reusable, maintainable code and ensure backend systems are optimized for performance and efficiency
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to ensure backend systems align with product needs and contribute to a seamless user experience
• Work with product designers and managers during the design phase to review requirements, ask questions, and clarify any ambiguities, ensuring that the technical implementation supports the overall product vision
• Take ownership of backend architecture, suggesting improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and code quality
• Break down complex technical issues into manageable tasks and milestones, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards
• Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards across the codebase
• Continuously monitor and improve system performance, addressing any bottlenecks and ensuring scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks
• Understanding of the Multiwoven open-source project, including its architecture and key components