(Jr.–Sr.) Software Engineer - Backend/Platform

Runlaminar; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Equity

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Job summary

Runlaminar is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our small team focused on building cloud-backend systems for real-time industrial data insights. You will be responsible for developing APIs, supporting data pipeline maintenance, and utilizing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.

The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python and/or PHP, SQL proficiency, and experience with AWS or Azure. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a direct impact on our products and work culture.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience in Python and/or PHP.
• Proficiency in SQL databases with experience in complex queries.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure services.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend APIs and services.
• Support data pipeline development using Databricks.
• Manage cloud infrastructure with Terraform.
• Optimize database performance and data pipelines.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for cloud infrastructure.
• Incorporate security practices into development processes.
• Continuously learn new tools and technologies.

Skills

Python

PHP

SQL

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Terraform

Security best practices

Job description

We’re seeking an exceptional Backend Engineer to help build the core implementation of our cloud‑backend systems powering real‑time industrial data insights that advance sustainability at scale. Since we are a small team, we’re constantly picking up new challenges and really value engineers who can spot a problem and just get it done. We do not expect you to know everything we use, but you should have a solid backend foundation, a knack for scalable systems, and a hunger to learn whatever the next challenge throws your way. Title and scope will depend on experience.

Responsibilities

• Build & Ship APIs: Develop and maintain backend APIs and services that power our core product, working closely with senior engineers to deliver production‑ready features.
• Work with Data Pipelines: Support development and maintenance of data pipelines using tools like Databricks, helping process and analyze large‑scale datasets.
• Infrastructure as Code: Work with Terraform to manage and deploy cloud infrastructure in a scalable and repeatable way.
• Product Performance: Improve database and infrastructure performance by optimizing relational schemas and building robust, high‑efficiency data pipelines.
• Monitoring Infrastructure: Improve observability, monitoring, and alerting of our cloud infrastructure to identify bottlenecks and minimize downtime.
• Security Design: Make security a first‑class priority by integrating secure data practices throughout everything we build.
• Grow Fast: Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and domain knowledge in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and/or PHP skills with solid backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency with SQL databases, with demonstrated ability for complex queries, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Understanding of data pipelines (ETL; Spark/Databricks is a plus).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Knowledge of security best practices.
• Strong ownership mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Full‑time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

• Full‑time position with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Direct impact on product and culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health and Wellness benefit, and more.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Equity.
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Access to Greentown Labs’ extensive network of cleantech startups.