Software Engineering Lead, Backend

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Software Engineer to join the Ema team. You will design, develop, and maintain our enterprise software applications, working with a cross-functional team of product managers, designers, and developers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our enterprise clients. The ideal candidate has experience building products across the stack, a firm understanding of web frameworks, APIs, databases, and multiple back-end languages, and is excited to be part of a mission-oriented, fast-paced, high-growth startup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise software applications, including API, data, application, and service development
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code by employing test-driven development process
• Build scalable and reliable back-end systems using languages like Go and Python
• Develop and maintain APIs using REST or GraphQL
• Integrate multiple enterprise applications and services using a scalable framework like FastAPI
• Build and maintain data schema using PostgreSQL, Redshift, etc.
• Contribute to front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular
• Ensure that applications are secure and adhere to industry best practices
• Continuously improve software development processes and practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience
• Solid background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
• Experience in back-end development using languages like Python and Go
• Knowledge of database technologies like PostgreSQL, Elastic, Redis
• Experience designing and building API platforms and integration systems
• Experience with cloud technologies like GCP, AWS, and Azure
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience integrating multiple enterprise applications, including frameworks and authentication
• Understanding of security best practices and protocols for enterprise software applications
• Experience deploying software in multi-tenant SaaS environments
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React or Angular
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with global teams

Pay

For California-based candidates, the standard base salary for this position is $135,000–$300,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.