Backend Engineer - SDE2 - AI Squared

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer (SDE – 2) to join our distributed team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend systems. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure backend infrastructure delivers an exceptional user experience while maintaining high performance and reliability. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, focusing on performance, security, and scalability. 

• Proactively communicate with team members before starting implementation to align on goals, requirements, and potential challenges. 

• Build reusable, maintainable code and ensure backend systems are optimized for performance and efficiency. 

• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to ensure backend systems align with product needs and contribute to a seamless user experience. 

• Work with product designers and managers during the design phase to review requirements, ask questions, and clarify any ambiguities, ensuring that the technical implementation supports the overall product vision. 

• Take ownership of backend architecture, suggesting improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and code quality. 

• Break down complex technical issues into manageable tasks and milestones, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards. 

• Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards across the codebase. 

• Continuously monitor and improve system performance, addressing any bottlenecks and ensuring scalability. 

Requirements: 

• 3+ years of experience in backend development using any modern technology stack. 

• Strong expertise in backend development, including API design, database management, and cloud infrastructure. 

• Proactive in communication, ensuring alignment and clarity across team members before starting projects/features. 

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them effectively. 

• Familiarity with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools. 

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment. 

Preferred: 

• Knowledge of Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks. 

• Understanding of the Multiwoven open-source project, including its architecture and key components.