Senior Backend Engineer

Clutch Canada; London; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology startup is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to scale its marketplace and work directly with executives. Responsibilities include designing and implementing backend systems using Kotlin and managing cloud deployments. Join a dynamic team with a focus on innovation and high autonomy. Offering a competitive salary range of $100K - $140K.

Benefits

Equity options (0.2% – 0.5%)

Flexible hours

Remote-first working culture

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficient in backend frameworks like Micronaut or Spring.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Understanding of object-oriented and functional programming.
• Experience with GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO and Head of Product to scale the marketplace.
• Own key backend systems from design to deployment.
• Deploy backend services in cloud environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design and implement backend services with Kotlin and frameworks.
• Create RESTful APIs for backend services.

Skills

Backend development experience

Kotlin proficiency

Micronaut or Spring frameworks

Relational and NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (GCP)

RESTful API design

Event/queue patterns

Problem-solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Job description

Location

San Francisco

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Engineering

Compensation

• Senior Backend EngineerAnnual Salary: $100K – $140K • 0.2% – 0.5%

Why Join Jupiter?

Join a Y Combinator-backed, AI-powered food tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how the world eats. We’re looking for 1-2 senior backend engineers who will report directly to the CEO/Head of Product and scale Jupiter from 700 creators to 10k+ and a $20M run rate within the next 2 years.

Your work will have a direct impact on product and business growth in a high-autonomy, high-trust environment. Some areas where we are currently experimenting: Generative Engine Optimization, SEO, content generation from recipe videos and automatic social posting.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with the CEO and Head of Product to scale Jupiter’s marketplace

• Own key backend systems end-to-end, from design to deployment

• Deploy and monitor backend services in cloud environments (GCP) using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform

• Take product requirements (we use Linear) and turn them into technical solutions

• Design and implement backend services using Kotlin, Micronaut, and Spring frameworks

• Create RESTful APIs to expose backend services to frontend applications and third-party integrations

• Design and optimize relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Elasticsearch) databases

• Implement background jobs and event-driven architectures using RabbitMQ

• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

You Might Be a Fit If You…

• 4+ years of backend development experience, focusing on JVM languages (Kotlin preferred but Java works too if you’re willing to switch to Kotlin)

• Are proficient in backend frameworks like Micronaut or Spring

• Have experience with relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Elasticsearch) databases

• Possess a solid understanding of object-oriented, functional, and reactive programming paradigms

• Are experienced with cloud platforms (GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Have strong knowledge of RESTful API design and development

• Understand event/queue patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar)

• Excel at problem-solving and debugging

• Communicate and collaborate effectively

Our Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Kotlin, Micronaut, Spring

• Databases: PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch

• Messaging: RabbitMQ

• Cloud & DevOps: GCP, Docker, Kubernetes

What It’s Like to Work at Jupiter

• Experiment-driven culture: We measure success by the number of successful experiments run per month.

• Metrics-driven: We study metrics deeply to deliver a great experience.

• Speed: Moving fast is our competitive advantage in the age of AI.

• High autonomy: We trust everyone on the team to make high-stakes decisions.

• Video-off culture: Most meetings are video-off to conserve energy, except for critical meetings and weekly team syncs.

• Customer obsession: We constantly seek beautiful ideas by studying our customers.

• Outcomes over hours: We care more about results than time spent. You control your schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100k–$140k (depending on location, experience, and internal parity)

• Equity: 0.2%–0.5% options

• Remote-first: Work from anywhere. However, we expect 4 hours overlap with morning EST (9am- 1pm)

• Flexible hours, async work culture, minimal meetings

• Competitive benefits package

EEO Policy Statement

Jupiter is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation Range: $100K - $140K