Sr Backend Software Engineer

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to bolster our dynamic engineering team. Are you driven by a passion to harness your backend engineering expertise to revolutionize how a business operates? In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications that support our internal teams. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. Your expertise in backend development will be crucial in delivering high-quality experiences that enhance the operation of our business. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Take ownership of the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust backend services. 
• Application design, including the authoring of design documents, flow charts, sequence diagrams and other artifacts that make successful on-time delivery possible. 
• Create and optimize database schemas, queries, and models for performance and scalability. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of the applications you build. 
• Leading service/software implementation by contributing to the codebase, acting as an example of how to write testable, maintainable code which can adapt to the changing needs of our users. 
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers. 
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to bring innovative solutions to the team. 
• Participate in planning and strategy meetings to align technical solutions with business goals. 
• Ensuring the quality of the application development remains high through the application of best practices like automated testing, peer code reviews and automated CI/CD pipelines.  

Qualifications: 

 Experience: 

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development 
• At least 2 of those years have been focused on designing, building, deploying and maintaining Phoenix (or similar framework) applications using Absinthe for GraphQL
• Strong knowledge of database design, modeling, and optimization (both SQL and NoSQL) 
• Hands-on experience with AWS services 
• You have experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform or similar technologies that enable the construction and deployment of infrastructure with code. 

Technical Skills: 

• Strong understanding of GraphQL design principles 
• Extensive experience with Elixir/Phoenix/Absinthe
• Knowledge of modern software development practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Docker, etc.). 
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices, event driven architecture a plus 
• Understanding of security best practices in software development 
• Experience in frontend web development with React is a plus 

Soft Skills: 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
• Proven ability to work effectively in small teams with excellent communication skills. 
• Strong multitasking skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $144,000 - $180,000. In NYC, the salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.  The listed salary ranges are specific to NYC or Los Angeles and may not be applicable to other locations.  When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

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