Senior Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and sustain scalable backend services utilizing C#, .NET, and Microsoft Azure technologies.

• Architect and create secure, reliable, and high-performance APIs that drive Franki's products and enhance user experiences.

• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to determine technical solutions and implement new features.

• Lead technical discussions and participate in architectural decisions that ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.

• Perform code reviews and help establish engineering standards, best practices, and development processes.

• Enhance application performance, reliability, and scalability across our platform.

• Diagnose complex technical problems and apply effective long-term solutions.

• Advocate for automated testing, CI/CD practices, and contemporary software development methodologies.

• Assess emerging technologies and propose improvements that boost engineering efficiency and product functionalities.

• Mentor fellow engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in developing modern, cloud-based web applications.

• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and .NET Core.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, and SQL Server.

• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs.

• Strong grasp of scalable application architecture, software design patterns, and distributed systems.

• Experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing methodologies.

• Proficient in SQL, data modeling, and performance enhancement.

• Experience in agile product development teams.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to balance technical excellence with business needs.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work: Our team operates remotely across the US, primarily in the PST time zone; we gather several times a year for company kick-offs and mid-year meetings.

• PTO: 15 days of paid time off per year, plus additional leave between Christmas and the end of the year (December 25th - December 31st). We also observe 11 public holidays annually.

• Medical, dental & vision: We cover 100% of the Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance costs for employees.

• 401(k)

• Equipment: Computer and technology equipment relevant to your role.

• Monthly Stipend: $20 (Tax-free) to assist with home office expenses.