Lead Backend Engineer - Real-Time Ordering & Scale

Try Picnic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 188,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Discretionary vacation days

Job summary

Try Picnic is seeking a Backend Engineer to architect and scale their real-time food ordering platforms in Los Angeles, CA. This high-impact position involves writing high-quality code, leading backend initiatives, and collaborating closely with teams. The ideal candidate has proficiency in Java and Go, experience with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and is passionate about building systems that impact customer and operational success.

The position requires a presence in the Los Angeles office five days a week. The compensation ranges from $145,000 to $188,250 annually, depending on experience and skills, along with potential equity and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java and Go.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, well-tested code.
• Lead backend initiatives ensuring scalability.
• Design scalable databases and analyze data using SQL.

Skills

Backend programming languages (Java, Go)

Relational and/or NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

RESTful APIs and microservices

High-performance engineering

System design and data stores

Job description

Try Picnic is seeking a Backend Engineer to architect and scale their real-time food ordering platforms in Los Angeles, CA. This high-impact position involves writing high-quality code, leading backend initiatives, and collaborating closely with teams. The ideal candidate has proficiency in Java and Go, experience with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and is passionate about building systems that impact customer and operational success.

The position requires a presence in the Los Angeles office five days a week. The compensation ranges from $145,000 to $188,250 annually, depending on experience and skills, along with potential equity and performance bonuses.