Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join System1 as a Senior Backend Engineer and contribute to the development and growth of RoadWarrior, a route optimization platform for SMBs. You will play a key role in architecting and building our API platform, transitioning our backend from .NET to Node.js, and working with both relational and NoSQL databases. This role requires leading a team, designing and implementing services, and owning projects end-to-end. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, operating with autonomy within agile methodologies. System1 offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity, generous PTO, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of development experience
• Proven track record in building and maintaining complex systems that scale to thousands of users
• 2+ years of hands-on production experience in developing and maintaining backend services using both C# and Node.js
• 2+ years of experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Postgres
• 2+ years of experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, or DynamoDB
• Able to adhere to best practices and coding conventions
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Experience working with GIT in a collaborative environment, creating pull requests, and performing code reviews
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Help architect and build out the infrastructure of our API platform
• Lead the transformation of our backend from .NET to Node.js, leveraging shared services used by thousands of developers on the MapQuest developer network to enhance our platform's scalability and performance
• Design, implement, and maintain .NET and Node.js services
• Start by working extensively with .NET while progressively transitioning to Node.js, creating efficient and robust backend solutions, and ensuring seamless integration with existing services
• Work with both Azure SQL and MongoDB databases
• Optimize data access and storage across both relational and non-relational databases
• You'll have the flexibility to choose the best tool for the job, ensuring a robust and flexible backend to support high-traffic applications
• Own tasks end to end, taking projects through the full engineering lifecycle
• From concept to deployment, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality features and improvements
• Collaborate and problem solve with engineers and stakeholders
• Work closely with a talented team to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and lightweight planning processes
• Enjoy the freedom to make impactful decisions while maintaining a focus on agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Mapping APIs: Experience with mapping APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, OpenStreetMap) is a big plus
• Open source contributions are a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus + equity
• Generous PTO + 11 company holidays
• Open sick time
• 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
• 401k with match
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Paid professional development
• Leadership & growth opportunities
• Virtual company and team building events