Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Red Cell Partners • Seattle, WA

84d • $170,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. Trase Systems, co-founded in 2023, empowers enterprise leaders to harness the full potential of AI without the associated complexity and risks. As a Software Engineer specializing in Backend Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services and cloud infrastructure. You will work with a team of talented engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that power our applications.

Requirements

• Proven experience building microservices and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Typescript, with a strong ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Hands-on experience with GCP, AWS, and/or Azure.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating third-party APIs to expand application capabilities.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient solutions.
• Strong knowledge of database design and optimization techniques.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecting, building, and optimizing our backend services and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and architect solutions that align with business objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth within the team.
• Develop and maintain GRPC and RESTful APIs and services to enable seamless integration with various applications and third-party platforms.
• Integrate 3rd party APIs to enhance the functionality and capabilities of our applications.
• Ensure the security and scalability of backend systems, implementing best practices for data protection and access control.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cloud technologies and leverage them to enhance our infrastructure and services.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Communicate technical concepts and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Flexible work hours.
• Some travel is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree