Lead Software Engineer, BFF
Bumble Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • New York • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $215,000 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop horizontally scalable backend systems using TypeScript and Go
- Design and implement GraphQL APIs to support client applications
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Guide features through the full development lifecycle
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and client engineers to refine and develop product requirements
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience in backend development
- Experience acting in a lead role contributing to architecture, design, and mentorship
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript or Go
- Experience building and maintaining GraphQL APIs
- Experience with SQL and noSQL databases (e.g., Redis, DynamoDB)
- Expertise in implementing thorough testing strategies
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
- Experience working through the entire product development lifecycle from inception to development and delivery
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication abilities and experience working in cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) match
- Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
- $10,000 lifetime benefit for fertility, adoption, abortion care, and more
- 26 Weeks Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Family & Compassionate Leave inclusive of domestic violence recovery
- Company-wide Week Off for annual collective rest
- Focus Fridays with no meetings, emails, or deadlines
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
TypeScriptGoGraphQLSQLnoSQLRedisDynamoDBunit testingintegration testingend-to-end testing
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationmentorshipcollaboration