Backend Engineer — Build Scalable APIs & Systems (MV)

Otter; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 173,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

A company in the food tech industry is seeking a Backend Engineer located in Mountain View, California. You'll design, implement, and optimize mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include architecting scalable backend systems and collaborating with various teams. Key qualifications include proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Go, familiarity with databases, and experience in cloud environments. This role requires problem-solving skills and provides opportunities for mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java or Go.
• Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Ensure high system performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Backend programming languages (Java, Go)

Relational/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

RESTful APIs

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A company in the food tech industry is seeking a Backend Engineer located in Mountain View, California. You'll design, implement, and optimize mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include architecting scalable backend systems and collaborating with various teams. Key qualifications include proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Go, familiarity with databases, and experience in cloud environments. This role requires problem-solving skills and provides opportunities for mentorship and leadership.