Edia - Senior Backend Engineer
Requirements
• Exceptional ability in backend engineering with a strong focus on performance optimization and scalability. Evidence of exceptional achievements required to demonstrate this skill set. • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Backend Engineer, preferably within the last three years for relevant projects or roles at similar companies/industries. Experience in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud preferred but not mandatory. • Bachelor’s degree (B.S., B.A.) or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution is required; however, equivalent experience may be considered for candidates with non-traditional backgrounds that demonstrate strong technical skills and knowledge relevant to the role of Senior Backend Engineer at Edia. • Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Expert are highly desirable but not mandatory; equivalent certifications may be considered based on experience, education, and demonstrated skills in cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), etc. • Proficiency with programming languages such as Java/Scala or Python for backend development is required along with knowledge of SQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB; familiarity with NoSQL solutions like MongoDB and Cassandra preferred but not mandatory. Experience in using cloud services (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) to build serverless applications appreciated. • Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles is required along with experience working on microservices architecture or similar distributed systems; knowledge about containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes preferred but not mandatory. Experience in CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI appreciated for streamlining development processes. • Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and scalability required; ability to identify bottl0ck points within systems is highly desirable but not mandatory. Experience in designing high availability solutions or disaster recovery strategies preferred but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems. • Design database schemas to optimize data storage and retrieval efficiency. • Implement security measures for sensitive information protection. • Optimize code performance through profiling tools and techniques. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers and DevOps engineers, on backend development projects. • Troubleshoot issues related to database connectivity or server infrastructure as needed. • Monitor system health using monitoring tools like Prometheus or New Relic. • Write unit tests for codebase ensuring reliability of the software components.
Benefits
• $180K – $250K • Offers Equity • The starting base salary for offers will depend on the candidate’s location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Depending on the position, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package. • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • or drag and drop here • Explain your process for using Claude / ChatGPT to its full potential • As we all know, job listings these days are flooded with automated, low quality applications. Acknowledging that this is something of an imposition to our intended audience of top candidates within their job/ function, please share a single paragraph describing your relevant experience and top accomplishments. • Decline to self-identify • Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. • Hispanic or Latino • White (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. • White • Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. • Black or African American • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander • Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. • Asian • American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. • American Indian or Alaska Native • Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above five races. • Two or More Races • Hispanic or Latino • White (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) • American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) • I identify as one or more of the classifications of protected veteran listed above • I am not a protected veteran
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