Updater is hiring a
Senior Backend Engineer
Updater
๐ต $90k-$190k
๐Remote - United States
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Summary
Join Updater, Inc. as a Senior Backend Engineer to drive the development and optimization of our backend systems, specifically handling interactions with third-party systems including authentication and authorization processes.
Requirements
- Experienced Backend Developer: You have 5+ years of backend web development experience, with significant expertise in Ruby on Rails, PHP (Laravel), and ideally, familiar with handling both third-party and internal APIs
- Proven Track Record: You have successfully developed and maintained high-quality systems, demonstrating an ability to solve complex backend engineering problems
- Database and ORM Proficiency: Experienced with relational databases and ORM systems, crafting efficient, scalable database interactions
- Testing and Automation Expertise: Proficient with test development, understanding the distinctions between unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Cypress or Selenium is a plus
- Agile Methodology Familiarity: Well-versed in agile development practices and tools such as Scrum and Jira
- CI/CD Experience: Skilled in continuous integration and delivery practices, using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions
- Communication Skills: Excellent at both written and verbal communication, able to produce high-quality technical documentation and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Regulatory Experience: (Optional) Experience in developing software for highly-regulated environments, such as government contracts or compliance-focused industries
Responsibilities
- Develop and Optimize System Features: You will design, develop, and maintain backend components of Updaterโs systems, focusing on building robust, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance user and account management functionalities
- Enhance Software Quality and Performance: Collaborate with your team to elevate the platformโs reliability and performance. You will play a critical role in refining our development processes and engineering standards
- Lead Technical Implementations: As a senior member of the team, lead the technical implementation of projects to build and maintain system functionality. Ensure that all technical deliverables meet high standards of security, quality, and performance
- Mentorship and Leadership: Elevate the engineering teamโs capabilities by mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices in backend development, especially in PHP, Ruby on Rails, and other relevant technologies
- Manage CI/CD Pipelines: Build and oversee the continuous integration and delivery pipelines for team-owned applications, ensuring efficient and error-free deployments
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness to take on complex problems and drive technical solutions across the backend stack
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a distributed team
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- 13 paid company holidays annually
- Updater Stock Options
- 401(k)
- Commuter Benefits
- Personal Wellbeing Subsidy
- New Hire Subsidy
- One Medical Membership
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 12 weeks of Primary Caregiver Parental Leave
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