Backend Software Developer II

Summary

Join Life360's Networks team as a Software Engineer and contribute to building and enhancing authorization systems and high-frequency sensor data ingest. You will work with senior engineers on Java and PHP technologies, deploying and maintaining services, and collaborating across teams. The role involves building the next generation of high-frequency sensor data ingest using Java and Kafka, enhancing authorization and authentication systems using JWTs, monitoring service health, and improving service level objectives. You will also collaborate on technical specifications and automate deployments. This Canada-based remote position offers a competitive salary ($125,500-$140,000 CAD) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, related field or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 3+ years experience with Java/Spring Boot
• 2+ years experience with relational or non-relational databases such as MySQL, Apache Pinot, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB
• Experience deploying and maintaining systems, ideally with Kubernetes
• Understands microservices and their architectures
• Communicates effectively with cross-platform teammates

Responsibilities

• Building the next generation of high-frequency sensor data ingest utilizing Java and Kafka
• Enhancing our existing authorization and authentication systems which utilize JWTs
• Monitor health, suggest/drive improvements for, and deploy your own services
• Work cross-functionally across teams to gain alignment on team initiatives
• Maintain and improve service level objectives (SLOs)
• Collaborate closely with Senior and Staff engineers to build technical specs
• Automate deployment of services and component validation with testing suites

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with Java (bonus for Spring Framework experience), PHP and CakePHP
• Experience with queuing/streaming technologies such as NSQ and Kafka
• Experience with JWTs and public-key encryption
• Adaptive to working across programming languages regularly
• Experience working remotely with minimal guidance
• Experience working with AWS products
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
• RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, several company wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products