Lead Back End Engineer

Summary

Join Verusen, a leading AI-powered technology company revolutionizing supply chain management, as a Lead Back End Engineer. You will lead a backend team, design and implement scalable solutions using modern technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of backend development experience, proficiency in multiple programming languages (including Javascript/Typescript and Python), and expertise with various technologies like AWS services, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL. Experience migrating monoliths to distributed architectures and leading teams is highly valued. Verusen offers a fast-paced, startup environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Javascript/Typescript, Python, etc.)
• Experience developing RESTful endpoints
• Experience working with Lambda functions or similar technologies
• Experience with cloud deployment and understanding of cloud security features
• Expertise with Javascript/Typescript, Python , Node.js , PostgreSQL , and GraphQL
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines (e.g., Snowflake/DBT, DataBricks/Spark)
• Understanding of messaging queues and their role in software architecture
• Experience practicing test-driven development (TDD)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or another relevant field

Responsibilities

• Lead a backend team, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of high-quality code
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient backend solutions using modern technologies
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Oversee the integration and management of AWS services such as SQS, SNS, and other serverless architectures
• Maintain and enhance legacy systems built on Python/Flask
• Optimize database performance and ensure the reliability of PostgreSQL-based systems
• Apply knowledge of distributed application design to daily tasks
• Use SQL and knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases to manage data
• Deploy code into clouds, considering cloud security features and their impact on code connectivity
• Practice test-driven development (TDD) to ensure the quality of code

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree is a plus
• Experience in fast paced, startup environments.  Understands what it takes for a team to win in competitive environments and relishes the challenge