Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering (Security Clearance)
Skills
- Proven experience building and operating microservices architectures.
- Proficiency in Python, Go, or Typescript with strong engineering practices.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, and/or Azure).
- Strong RESTful API and gRPC design and implementation skills.
- Experience integrating third-party APIs and external systems.
- Solid database design, optimization, and query performance troubleshooting.
- Practical knowledge of security best practices for backend systems and data protection.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.
Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and optimize backend services and cloud infrastructure to support scalable AI applications.
- Design, develop, and maintain GRPC and RESTful APIs and related microservices.
- Integrate and manage third-party APIs and external services to extend application capabilities.
- Ensure security, access control, and data protection best practices across backend systems.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and proactively resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs.
- Evaluate and adopt cloud technologies and tooling to improve infrastructure resilience and efficiency.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required.
- Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for employees and families.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave (14 weeks at normal pay).
- Unlimited PTO (with management approval).
- Professional development and educational reimbursement opportunities.
- Optional 401(k), FSA, and equity incentives.
- Mental health benefits through TARA Mind.
- Some travel required.
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