Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

Magna International•Lowell, MA

2d•$85,670 - $159,110•Hybrid

About The Position

Magna New Mobility is seeking a Senior Software Engineer- Backend to oversee the development of our core software product. As a Senior Software Engineer with cloud experience, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of our applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are scalable, reliable, and secure. Your expertise in cloud platforms will be crucial in optimizing our infrastructure and deploying solutions that leverage cloud-native features.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on cloud technologies required.
Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Experience in computer science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field required.
Experience with Microservices: Knowledge and experience with microservices architecture.
Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Go lang, Python, Node.js, C/C++ or Java.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation).
Fundamental understanding on distributed systems.
Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).
Experience in designing and building gRPC, RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
Understanding of security principles and best practices in cloud environments.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred.
Prior experience working in a start-up environment or product development from scratch will be a plus.
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate) are a plus.
Experience working with robotics/robotic vehicles a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems and APIs.
Design and implement server-side logic and integrate with front-end components.
Leverage cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to deploy, manage, and scale applications.
Implement cloud-based solutions for storage, computing, and networking.
Design and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases as needed.
Implement and maintain security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Monitor application performance and implement improvements as needed.
Work with product managers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to backend systems and cloud infrastructure.
Provide support for production environments and ensure high availability

Benefits

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.
We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

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