Senior Software Engineer - Observability - Stealth

Summary:

We’re looking for a talented Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our engineering team. With a strong focus on building scalable Microservices and designing robust, performant backend systems, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the core architecture of our product. Your expertise will drive the development of critical features that power our platform, transforming the way we intersect real estate, technology, and food.

If you are an experienced software engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a passion for creating impactful solutions, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build Scalable Backend Systems: Design and develop microservices-based backend architectures that are scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Develop APIs & Integrations: Collaborate with front-end teams to create high-performance, reliable APIs, ensuring seamless integration with our platform’s front-end and other systems.
• System Architecture & Design: Lead the technical design of backend infrastructure and architecture, ensuring systems are designed with high availability, reliability, and scalability in mind.
• Database Design & Management: Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure data consistency, efficient queries, and seamless scaling as the product grows.
• Microservices Development: Build, maintain, and scale microservices to handle complex business logic, ensuring that our platform is highly available and efficient.
• Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, maintainable code while also ensuring high test coverage and performance optimization.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve the backend infrastructure, identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions to enhance product performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define features and drive product development.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 7-10 years of experience in Backend Software Engineering, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Microservices Expertise: Strong experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable microservices in a production environment.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java or GoLang (preferred). We’re looking for engineers who are comfortable with either language and have experience building high-performance systems.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deployment tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Databases & Caching: Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) is a plus.
• API Development: Deep understanding of RESTful API design, API security, and experience integrating with third-party services and APIs.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ensuring smooth and automated deployment cycles.

Nice to Have:

• Domain Knowledge: Experience in real estate, food technology, or related industries is a bonus, though not required. A passion for solving complex problems in these sectors is key.
• Leadership Experience: Ability to mentor junior engineers and take ownership of critical architectural decisions.
• Agile Development: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Security Best Practices: Knowledge of security principles and experience implementing secure coding practices.

Personal Attributes:

• Problem Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to address challenges in real-time and deliver solutions.
• Self-Motivated & Entrepreneurial: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking initiative to drive results.
• Collaborative: Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with product, design, and other engineering teams.
• Growth-Oriented: Enthusiastic about learning new technologies and approaches and eager to grow with a rapidly expanding company.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A competitive compensation package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and equity in a rapidly growing startup.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely, with occasional in-person meetups if necessary.
• Impactful Work: A unique opportunity to work on an innovative platform that is shaping the future of real estate, software, and food industries.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles as we scale our product and team.