Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Summary

Join Sprout Social's Engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer, Backend! You'll build, scale, and monitor the platform using technologies like Java, Python, and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, improve processes, and mentor other engineers. This role requires 4+ years of software development experience and 3+ years of object-oriented programming. Preferred qualifications include experience with scalable backend services and SQL/NoSQL databases. Sprout offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible PTO, parental leave, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities, and a work-from-home stipend.

Requirements

• 4 years experience developing and supporting software in a production environment
• 3 years experience programming in object oriented languages such as Java, Python, or C++
• Professional English proficiency in verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Ensure we build, scale, ship, and monitor our platform reliably, leveraging technologies such as Java, Python, MySQL, NSQ, Hbase, AWS, and Kubernetes
• Partner with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and complete feature work
• Work to improve the processes, systems, and tools we use to deliver quality products and champion technical initiatives and direction
• Uphold project quality and planning through meeting deadlines, breaking down work, and ensuring proper testing and monitoring
• Lift the skills of other engineers through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and providing feedback on PRs and technical designs

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience developing and supporting scalable, distributed backend services
• 3 years experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Professional Polish proficiency in verbal and written communication

Benefits

• Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment—your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
• Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and mentorship programs for aspiring leaders
• $550 USD work from home stipend designed to enhance your remote setup and monthly internet stipend
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
• Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices near Kraków’s city centre
• Every Sprout team member has an opportunity to receive restricted stock units (RSUs) under Sprout’s equity plan