Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Summary

Join Foodsmart as a Senior Back-End Engineer and play a critical role in building and managing data infrastructures for our personalized nutrition platform. You will develop and maintain backend systems, collaborate with front-end engineers on API design, and establish robust development practices. Responsibilities include working with the product team to understand user needs, debugging and resolving issues, and optimizing system performance. You will leverage your expertise in data management and system integration to connect nutrition seekers and providers. This role requires strong software engineering principles, proficiency with backend development tools, and experience with database management systems. Foodsmart offers a remote-first work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Firm in your understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture
• Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications
• Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git
• Exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
• Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems
• Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders
• 5 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Node.js
• Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance
• Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB
• Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs
• Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance
• Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution
• Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues
• Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift is a plus
• Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus
• Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes

Benefits

• Remote-First Company
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible & remote location
• Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k, bonus, & stock options
• Wellness reimbursement
• Registered Dietitian Services