Senior Backend Engineer, Distributed Systems

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

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and evaluate high-performance systems that function on a large scale.

• Acquire an understanding of current systems, identify areas of complexity, and assess potential risks.

• Conduct code and design evaluations.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for projects they have participated in.

• Develop dependable systems with monitoring, alerting, incident response, and shared accountability for on-call duties related to essential business services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in software engineering.

• Experience in working with a comprehensive suite of interconnected services.

• Outstanding software engineering capabilities, including design, unit testing, git proficiency, and code reviews.

• Proficient with AI coding tools (we utilize Anthropic); capable of leveraging LLMs to significantly expedite delivery while maintaining code quality.

• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (we utilize Google Cloud Platform).

• Expertise in database management, encompassing the design of database schemas, crafting efficient queries, performing fundamental DBA tasks, and possessing knowledge of common databases.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical partners – you will work closely with other teams to establish requirements for your tasks and to make design choices that impact our technology stack.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and/or additional benefits.