Senior Software Engineer - Backend

• Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs.
• Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance.
• Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution.
• Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues.
• Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development.

• Firm understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture.
• Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications.
• Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.
• Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems.
• Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders.
• 5 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance.
• Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift is a plus.
• Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2.
• Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus.
• Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.

Pay range: $145K - $180K

• Remote-First Company
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible & remote location
• Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k & bonus
• Wellness reimbursement
• Registered Dietitian Services