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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing backend systems at scale, with a strong focus on engineering standards, team leadership, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes to support high availability and performance in distributed systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Backend System DevelopmentPython ProgrammingAWS ProficiencyKubernetes ExperienceTeam Leadership
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team
- Lead engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems
- Support peers and stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle
- Collaborate with product management, design and analytics on ideation and technical decisions
- Identify, advocate for and lead resolution of project, process, technology and business issues
- Support operations and availability of team artifacts through metrics, escalation and on-call efforts
- Establish and improve code review and design standards
- Advocate for engineering standards through writing and tech talks
- Develop team talent through feedback, guidance and leading by example
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale
- Experience using languages such as Python or Kotlin
- Track record developing highly available distributed systems
- Experience with AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
- Experience supporting scale up and down of large-scale sales events
- Experience tuning autoscaling, CPU/memory and multi-threading for compute workloads
- Experience defining technical plans for significant features or system components
- Ability to write high-quality, understandable and reusable code
- Proficiency making significant changes in a large codebase safely
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field
Benefits
Comp & perks- Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
- 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Flexible time off
- Generous holiday calendars
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted Affirm stock
- Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities
- Remote-first flexibility
- In-person onboarding experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Backend System DesignDistributed Systems DevelopmentCode Review StandardsTechnical PlanningAutoscaling TuningMulti-threadingHigh-quality Code WritingLarge Codebase Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationFeedback and Guidance
Tools & Technologies
AWSMySQLKubernetes
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
Industry Keywords
Product Development LifecycleEngineering StandardsSales Event SupportMetrics and Escalation