Staff Backend Engineer, Core Services

• Implement and maintain the API Gateway and event-driven architecture layers.
• Write efficient and concise SQL & NoSQL queries to use within our app, for reporting data metrics, and managing the integrity of the data within our databases.
• Identify and troubleshoot errors and performance issues that occur within our applications and infrastructure.
• Participate in designing and building systems for maximum performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Work closely with frontend, quality assurance, product, and other engineering teams.
• Be able to conceptualize all the various parts of our infrastructure and how they all work together.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience writing and maintaining API’s in a production-level environment (preferably with Node.js).
• 5+ years of experience working on API Gateways
• Strong understanding of REST & GraphQL API best practices
• Experience implementing API standardizations and best practices across engineering teams.
• Experience working with Kafka or equivalent event streaming platforms (Kinesis, etc.).
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL).
• Experience with AWS or another cloud service.
• A strong self-starter, operationally-focused; a problem-solver.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Equity
• 401(k) with up to 2% match
• ClickUp swag
• Teammate recognition awards
• Professional development program
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Sabbatical program
• Wellness stipend

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