Axios is hiring a
Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Axios is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to oversee the evolution and maintenance of their backend architecture and services. The role involves driving technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have experience building web-scale systems in languages such as Golang, Python, and TypeScript.

Requirements

• Experience building web-scale systems in languages such as Golang, Python, and TypeScript
• Demonstrated senior-level expertise in proactive problem-solving and driving technical innovation
• Track record of designing and building scalable systems
• Strong understanding of database concepts such as modeling, querying, and performance tuning
• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving performance issues within complex, large-scale systems
• Experience working on cloud-based infrastructure using AWS
• Proficient in Agile Software Development methodologies

Responsibilities

• Driving strategic platform initiatives
• Establishing and aligning technical vision with engineering and product leadership
• Working closely with product development teams to define and adopt engineering principles and standards
• Mentoring less experienced team members through pair programming, code review, and group learning sessions
• Proactively identifying technical debt and prioritizing its remediation with the development teams
• Staying up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Evaluating and recommending new tools and technologies to improve the platform and developer experience
• Works closely with cross functional teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Contributes to a culture of documentation, including platform architecture, processes, and workflows

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture