Backend Engineer

micro1; Snoqualmie (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Snoqualmie is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to architect data pipelines and APIs. The role demands 7+ years of experience in backend development, specifically in Python, Node.js, or Go. Strong knowledge of API frameworks and data integration is essential. This hybrid position offers collaboration with engineers and analysts for building top-notch observability solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience with Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Strong expertise in API development using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, Express, or Gin.
• Hands-on experience integrating with Splunk, InfluxDB, and/or OpenSearch.
• Proficiency in Splunk SPL, InfluxQL/Flux, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch DSL.
• Deep knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and NoSQL data stores.
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design, security (OAuth, JWT), and JSON.
• Solid understanding of asynchronous data processing (Celery, Kafka, or equivalents).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines integrating with Splunk, InfluxDB, and OpenSearch.
• Transform, normalize, and store observability data into backend databases for downstream applications.
• Develop performant and secure RESTful APIs for dashboards, alerts, and metrics visualization.
• Enforce data retention and archival policies ensuring compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate data pipelines into containerized environments.
• Implement observability for APIs and pipelines, including logging and monitoring.
• Work with frontend engineers and analysts to shape API data contracts.

Skills

Backend development experience with Python

Backend development experience with Node.js

Backend development experience with Go

API development with FastAPI

API development with Flask

API development with Express

API development with Gin

Integration with Splunk

Integration with InfluxDB

Integration with OpenSearch

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful API design

Security concepts (OAuth, JWT)

Asynchronous data processing (Celery)

Asynchronous data processing (Kafka)

Clear communication skills

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

TimescaleDB

DynamoDB

MongoDB

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join our team and architect robust data pipelines and APIs for high-velocity telemetry and log data. In this hybrid role based in Snoqualmie, you will collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and DevOps to build the backbone of our observability and monitoring infrastructure. If you are passionate about backend systems, API security, and solving complex data ingestion challenges, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines integrating with Splunk, InfluxDB, and OpenSearch
• Transform, normalize, and store observability data into backend databases (PostgreSQL, NoSQL) for downstream applications
• Develop performant and secure RESTful APIs for dashboards, alerts, and metrics visualization
• Enforce data retention and archival policies ensuring compliance and performance
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate data pipelines into containerized (Docker/K8s), CI/CD-enabled environments
• Implement observability for APIs and pipelines, including logging, monitoring, and alerting
• Work cross-functionally with frontend engineers and business analysts to shape API data contracts and endpoint specifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience with Python, Node.js, or Go
• Strong expertise in API development using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, Express, or Gin
• Hands-on experience integrating with Splunk, InfluxDB, and/or OpenSearch
• Proficiency in Splunk SPL, InfluxQL/Flux, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch DSL
• Deep knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and NoSQL data stores
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design, security (OAuth, JWT), and JSON
• Solid understanding of asynchronous data processing (Celery, Kafka, or equivalents)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TimescaleDB, DynamoDB, and MongoDB
• Prior work on high-throughput telemetry or observability platforms
• Familiarity with implementing data retention and archival strategies in regulated environments

Join our team and play a critical role in empowering our observability ecosystem, collaborating with passionate teammates in a hybrid work environment. We value clear communication and a drive for technical excellence—bring your backend expertise and help us build industry-leading solutions!