Staff Backend Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the design, architecture, and development of scalable, high-performance software solutions.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical requirements and goals.
• Take ownership of key technical decisions and guide the team on best practices.
• Develop and maintain clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, feedback, and knowledge-sharing.
• Identify and address technical challenges, inefficiencies, or bottlenecks within our systems and workflows.
• Contribute to the overall strategy and vision of the engineering team and company by bringing innovative solutions to the table.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure successful product launches and improvements.

Requirements:

• 8-14 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade applications.
• Expertise in Java, Python, Golang, Node.js, C, C++, etc. )
• Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Proven experience in cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (e. g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, and high-performance systems.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, make complex technical decisions, and guide teams toward solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.