Senior Software Engineer, Backend

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Bird

πŸ“Remote - Canada

Job highlights

Summary

Join Bird's dynamic engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems that power our software applications and services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in STEM with 6+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
  • Expertise in object-oriented design and large-scale application development
  • Proven experience with SQL and databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB)
  • Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or other JVM-based languages (e.g., Scala, Clojure, Groovy, JRuby)

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and comprehensive documentation
  • Collaborate closely with business partners, including mobile, firmware, and UI/UX teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery
  • Lead architecture design initiatives with a focus on scalability, performance, and future maintainability
  • Write well-crafted functional tests and ensure code quality across backend services
  • Build and optimize large-scale data processing systems to respond to user behavior and drive operational efficiency
  • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure smooth operation of our backend systems
  • Design and implement fault-tolerant, highly available systems to guarantee uptime and stability
  • Participate in a 24/7 support rotation for critical systems, ensuring fast response times and minimal disruption

Benefits

  • Generous employer-paid healthcare package
  • Childcare support
  • Pre-tax spending accounts
  • Mental health resources
  • Work from home stipend
  • Wellness stipend

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