Backend Software Engineer
iHeartMedia
Distributed SystemsJavaKotlinMongoDBPostgresScala
Software Engineer, Backend
Character.AI
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLNoSQLPostgresPython
About the role
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support our applications and infrastructure.
- Implement secure and efficient APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through effective architecture and engineering best practices.
- Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to develop backend solutions that align with business and user needs.
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance of backend systems.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability.
- Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in backend development and distributed systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable and reliable applications.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Python and Go are preferred.
- Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL solutions.
- Familiarity with designing and integrating APIs, including REST and GraphQL.
- Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Benefits
- 🩺 Top-notch health coverage for you & your family, with majority of the premium covered
- 💰 We invest in your future with a generous 401(K) contribution
- 🍼 New parents, we've got you covered with incredible paid leave -up to 20 weeks
- 🌴 4 weeks of PTO to explore, unwind & come back recharged
- 🍽️ Daily in-office catering plus a monthly Doordash stipend to help keep you fueled no matter where you are**
- ✨ Monthly wellness stipend to support you in your health journey
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
backend developmentscalable applicationsPythonJavaGoPostgreSQLMySQLNoSQLRESTGraphQL
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaboration
