Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pipe is a remote-first startup hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build and operate the cloud-based APIs and databases powering its capital products. The role focuses on scalable backend services, PostgreSQL database architecture, technical project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and code quality.
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable backend services, primarily using Go and Python
- Architecting, optimizing, and maintaining relational database tables in PostgreSQL
- Leading technical projects from concept to launch, ensuring high quality and reliability
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and other engineers, to define requirements and implement solutions
- Conducting thorough code reviews and championing engineering best practices
Skills
- 5-7+ years of experience in backend software development
- Production experience with a language like Go, Java, Python, or similar
- Experience with a relational database like PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience building and operating scalable APIs and services
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure)
- Working knowledge of coding tools such as GitHub, VSCode, or similar
- Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Benefits
- Fully remote company
- The best equipment to help you do your job.
- Flexible vacation and work hours.
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous parental leave for anyone who is growing their family, regardless of gender.
- A culture of authenticity, humility, and excellence.
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