Designing and implementing backend systems that handle millions of requests per day
Writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code
Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks
Building our robust APIs that support our web and mobile applications
Collaborating with other backend engineers, product engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features on time

Requirements

5+ years of experience in backend software engineering
Strong communication and collaboration skills with XFN partners
Strong experience with Python or a similar language.
Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent
Familiarity with relational databases (such as MySQL) and NoSQL databases
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.

Benefits

Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonsoftware design patternsRESTful API designrelational databasesNoSQL databasesbackend software engineeringscalable codemaintainable codeperformance optimizationAPI development

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaboration skillsteamworkproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering