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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and launching scalable backend systems, with a strong focus on Python or Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. Proven ability to lead teams through complex challenges while fostering collaboration and maintaining high engineering standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Backend System DesignPython ProgrammingAWS ProficiencyKubernetes ExperienceStrong Communication Skills
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team
- Lead engineers through ambiguity and open-ended problems
- Support team members throughout delivery
- Collaborate with product management, design and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
- Participate in ideation and articulate technical constraints
- Partner on decisions considering risks and trade-offs
- Identify and lead resolution of project, process, technology and business issues
- Create and monitor metrics for team artifacts
- Escalate issues and support keep-the-lights-on and on-call efforts
- Set or 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 like Python or Kotlin
- Track record developing highly available distributed systems
- Experience with AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
- Ability to define technical plans for significant features or system components
- Elegant, simple and extensible design skills
- Ability to write high-quality, maintainable code
- Proficiency making significant changes in a large code base
- Experience developing tools and practices for safe code changes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Benefits
Comp & perks- Base pay may include equity rewards
- 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
- Remote-first flexibility
- In-person onboarding experience
- Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Backend System DevelopmentDistributed SystemsCode Review StandardsHigh-Quality Code WritingMaintainable Code PracticesTechnical PlanningElegant Design SkillsSafe Code Change PracticesMetrics MonitoringProject Resolution
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCollaborationFeedback and GuidanceProblem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
AWSMySQLKubernetesCode Review ToolsMonitoring Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Industry Keywords
Product Development LifecycleTechnical ConstraintsRisk ManagementTrade-Off AnalysisTeam Artifacts