Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Product)

Otter • Mountain View, CA

70d • $185,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer, Backend looking to make a significant impact? We're seeking a talented individual to lead the development, deployment, and management of our web services and infrastructure. As a member of our engineering team, you'll collaborate with colleagues in technology, product management, and beyond, contributing to innovative solutions that serve the needs of end-user professionals and enterprise clients across various verticals.

Requirements

• Has 5+ years of experience in developing/architecting large-scale web services.
• Holds a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field.
• Possesses expertise in databases, distributed systems, and backend performance measurement and optimization.
• Has expert proficiency in Python or other programming languages such as Go, Java, or C++.
• Has deep experience with web frameworks like Django and is familiar with MySQL, Redis, Elastic Search, Kafka, and Cassandra.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of database internals like transactions and indexes, with experience in database schema design.
• Has hands-on experience working on AWS.
• Is eager to take ownership and drive impact, owning projects from conception to implementation.
• Brings substantial production server experience or equivalent expertise.
• Strong communication skills, genuine curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• A good understanding of HTTP and networking principles.
• Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Linux.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your hands-on experience in developing technology using Python to drive impactful projects.
• Demonstrate your expertise in building robust business logic with web frameworks such as Django and integrating them seamlessly with MySQL.
• Leverage your proficiency in Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to architect scalable solutions.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code that powers our web services and infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout the development process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees