FIGS

Backend Engineer

• Backend Development: Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of FIGS backend services, aiming for resilience, performance, and scalability.
• Cloud & Kubernetes Integration: Assist in integrating our applications and services within AWS and Kubernetes, leveraging tools such as Flux and Argo for GitOps workflows.
• Infrastructure as Code: Support the use of Terraform or AWS CDK to efficiently create, manage, and orchestrate cloud infrastructure components.
• Database Management: Aid in building robust database solutions with PostgreSQL and optimize search functionalities with ElasticSearch.
• Architectural Assistance: Participate in architectural discussions, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow engineers, absorbing best practices, especially concerning Java and cloud-native technologies.
• Operational Support: Assist in engineering decisions, considering aspects from cost efficiency to data security under the guidance of senior leadership.

Software Engineer, Backend – SDE2