Backend Engineer - SDE2

Job description

Who are we looking for? We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer (SDE – 2) to join our distributed team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend systems. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure backend infrastructure delivers an exceptional user experience while maintaining high performance and reliability. **Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain backend services, focusing on performance, security, and scalability. - Proactively communicate with team members before starting implementation to align on goals, requirements, and potential challenges. - Build reusable, maintainable code and ensure backend systems are optimized for performance and efficiency. - Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to ensure backend systems align with product needs and contribute to a seamless user experience. - Work with product designers and managers during the design phase to review requirements, ask questions, and clarify any ambiguities, ensuring that the technical implementation supports the overall product vision. - Take ownership of backend architecture, suggesting improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and code quality. - Break down complex technical issues into manageable tasks and milestones, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards. - Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards across the codebase. - Continuously monitor and improve system performance, addressing any bottlenecks and ensuring scalability. **Requirements:** - 3+ years of experience in backend development using any modern technology stack. - Strong expertise in backend development, including API design, database management, and cloud infrastructure. - Proactive in communication, ensuring alignment and clarity across team members before starting projects/features. - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them effectively. - Familiarity with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools. - Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment. **Preferred:** - Knowledge of Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks. - Understanding of the [Multiwoven open-source project](https://github.com/Multiwoven/multiwoven), including its architecture and key components.