Arbor is hiring a
Lead Backend Software Engineer in United States

Summary

Arbor is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience to focus on backend development for their energy decision-making platform. The role involves system architecture, team management, integration and performance, data integrity, QA and CI/CD, cross-functional collaboration, and requires specific qualifications and skills.

Requirements

• Passion for simplifying energy decisions and endorsing cleaner energy alternatives
• 10+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
• Backend development fluency. Ability to navigate and contribute to frontend code occasionally
• Hands-on experience with popular backend frameworks and tools
• Hands-on experience establishing and managing both relational and nosql databases
• Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies
• Well-acquainted with CI/CD processes and a mindset geared towards automation
• Competency in GCP, AWS ecosystems, or similar platforms
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to break down and simplify intricate problems
• Keen interest in staying updated with the latest industry trends and backend technologies
• Degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Guide the evolution of our backend infrastructure
• Team Stewardship: Actively participate in hiring and mentoring the foundational engineering team
• Integration and Performance: Steer system integrations and ensure peak performance, security, scalability, and resilience
• Backend Development: Advance our platform using technologies in line with our evolving product
• Data Integrity: Safeguard the reliability and coherence of our data, working closely with data architectures like BigQuery and Snowflake
• QA and CI/CD: Promote rigorous testing, adhere to CI/CD best practices, and champion backend automation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridge gaps between product, design, marketing, and business to define objectives and roll out unmatched user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Location & Work Environment: While this position is fully remote, candidates should be located within a reasonable distance of one of our hub locations in Boston or Austin. At Arbor, we deeply value the relationships and camaraderie among our team. Therefore, we periodically gather at these hubs for special occasions such as team events or when welcoming new members

Benefits

• Meaningful Impact: Be at the forefront of ensuring consumers are both economically and environmentally empowered
• Unlock Economic Opportunities: Dive deep into an industry where innovation meets vast economic potential
• Join a Passionate Team: Thrive in a space filled with energy enthusiasts, united under the Arbor mission