Remote Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join CrossFit as a Senior Backend Software Engineer for a one-year contract to play a pivotal role in the development of a new software stack and set of products that will directly impact the lives of millions of CrossFit athletes, trainers, and gym owners.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python programming
• Expertise in designing, building, and testing web services
• Familiarity with Cloud Services (e.g., AWS) and a strong foundation in full-stack development
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Redis, MongoDB), including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling
• Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
• Familiarity with managing PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and sensitive data is a plus
• A passion for staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Over 8 years of development experience, including more than 5 years of work on backend systems
• Demonstrated history of successful design and execution in software development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable, and secure backend systems that power our mobile applications, web applications, and services
• Participate in cross-functional team discussions, providing ideas, solutions, and feedback to product managers, designers, and other stakeholders
• Actively track assigned tasks and effectively communicate progress to all team members, both verbally and in writing
• Author software design documents and technical specifications
• Provide support for the existing software stack with new features, bug triage, and fixes
• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and comprehensive coverage
• Design and implement efficient database schemas, compose complex queries, and ensure data integrity
• Contribute to and enhance design and coding conventions
• Offer constructive feedback to fellow engineers through design and code reviews to uphold code quality and consistency across the team