Jobs · Engineering · California

Backend Engineer

Otter · Mountain View, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$137k–$174k/yrFull-time

What You’ll Do

  • Arcitect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs.
  • Ensure high system performance, reliability, and security.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers or take on leadership roles, depending on your seniority.

Core Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs.

Ensure high system performance, reliability, and security.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality standards.

Mentor junior engineers or take on leadership roles, depending on your seniority.

Basic Qualifications

  • Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java or Go.
  • Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications (for Senior Levels)

  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Exposure to large-scale data processing or event-driven architectures.
  • Ledgership experience in team projects or mentoring roles.

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