Remote Backend Engineer II

Summary

Join the innovative team at BlueLabs and play a crucial role in powering the data-driven backend systems that fuel our success.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in building backend systems for web applications or data-intensive products
• Expertise in backend technologies, including Typescript (with Node.js) and Python
• Data engineering skills, including experience building and maintaining data pipelines using tools like Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar technologies
• Database mastery, including a solid understanding of relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases
• Problem-solving mindset, commitment to clean code, performance optimization, and pragmatic problem-solving
• Collaborative spirit, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Security clearance, including U.S. Citizenship or U.S. residency requirements

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop robust backend systems
• Optimize data pipelines
• Enhance database performance
• Ensure code quality
• Collaborate on infrastructure
• Partner across teams

Benefits

• Premier health insurance plan
• 401K matching
• Unlimited vacation leave
• Paid sick, personal, and volunteer leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive & collaborative culture
• Flexible working hours
• Remote friendly (within the U.S.)