Senior Backend Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Back-End Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in back-end technologies to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development & Architecture: Design and implement back-end services and APIs that are secure, reliable, and maintainable. Collaborate on system architecture, particularly in cloud-native environments.
• Technology Stack: Utilize TypeScript and Golang (or a combination) for back-end development. Ensure high code quality and maintainability through effective design patterns.
• Cloud Services: Manage and optimize AWS serverless architectures, specifically using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB, while leveraging general cloud computing principles.
• Database Management: Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval processes.
• API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring they are well-documented and adhere to industry best practices.
• Pattern Development: Establish reference back-end architectures and best practices
• API Leadership: Function as a thought leader within the organization for APIs and back-end development practices and tools
• Knowledge Expert: Serve as an expert resource within the team for API concepts and back-end technologies such as Lambda and Go
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Implement unit testing and other testing methodologies to ensure high reliability and performance of the codebase.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Required Skills:

• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in TypeScript and preferably Golang as well.
• Cloud Computing: Strong experience with cloud providers (preferably AWS), especially serverless technologies like AWS Lambda and DynamoDB.
• Containerization: Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Databases: Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL, including schema design and optimization.
• API Development: Extensive experience with REST and GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Testing: Proficiency in writing unit tests and familiarity with testing frameworks.

Preferred Skills:

• Team Leadership: Proven experience in leading engineering teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Full Stack Experience: Familiarity with front-end technologies and frameworks to enable effective collaboration with front-end teams.
• Azure Experience: Experience with Microsoft Azure services and tools is a plus.
• Kubernetes: Knowledge of Kubernetes for orchestration of containerized applications.
• Architectural Experience: Strong background in system architecture, especially in cloud-native environments and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools.

**Preference is for this position to be hybrid out of our Lincolnshire, IL offices. Remote candidates will be considered and occasional travel to our Lincolnshire, IL offices may be required.**

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Flexible work arrangements

Pay Range:

In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.