Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Termius, a leading cross-platform SSH client, as a Senior Backend Engineer and contribute to a product used by millions of engineers. Based in Auckland, New Zealand (or remotely in GMT+4 - GMT+13), you will independently manage all stages of application development, shaping requirements and leading engineering projects. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to influence product development and directly impact the user experience. We cover visa costs, travel expenses, and provide temporary accommodation for relocation. We offer a culture that values proactiveness, a fail-fast-learn-fast approach, and a strong sense of ownership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with building RESTful APIs
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Django
• Solid understanding of system design principles (e.g., scalability, security)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Passion for product development and enhancing user experience
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Good communication skills in English (both written and verbal)
• Availability for sync meetings from 4-6 pm New Zealand Time (NZT)

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all stages of application development, shape requirements, and lead engineering projects relating to the Termius backend
• Share responsibility for testing, releasing, and maintaining the backend codebase and related developer tools and processes
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to influence product development
• Communicate with our users to understand their needs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure their success with our platform
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges to optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, scalability, and security
• Participate in code reviews and ensure high code quality throughout the codebase
• Automate tasks and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows
• Troubleshoot and fix complex backend and infrastructure issues
• Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and trends

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SSH protocol and network engineering

Benefits

• We provide remote employees with the necessary equipment to create a productive remote work environment
• Our head office is located in Auckland, New Zealand. We’re open to discussing relocation there after the probation period, which lasts 3 months
• Longevity benefits: paid vacation, sick leaves, and flexible timeoff, professional development resources
• A culture that encourages proactiveness, a fail-fast-learn-fast approach, and a sense of ownership