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Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Senior Software Engineer – Backend

CompanyKiddom
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$160000 – $185000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
  • 6+ years professional software engineering experience
  • Experience scaling integration systems
  • Proficiency in working with databases (SQL & NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of design patterns and software engineering best practices
  • You’ve been through the planning, launching and refactoring phases of code you wrote
  • Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
  • Motivated and responsible individual who strives to exceed expectations
  • Sincere interest in working at a startup and scaling with the company as we grow

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases.
  • Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of backend systems.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
  • Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system uptime and reliability.
  • Work with our customers to troubleshoot issues and bugs and also help with Kiddom onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Edtech industry
  • Familiarity with Golang, React, Typescript
  • Experience with AWS Lambda, Terraform