Senior Backend Engineer – Real-Time, Scalable Platforms

Picnic; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Discretionary vacation days

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Picnic is searching for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and scale its real-time food ordering platforms in Mountain View, CA. The role requires proficiency in Java and Go, along with experience in database management and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities include writing high-quality code, leading backend initiatives, and mentoring engineers. The position also offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive salary package ranging from $176,000 to $242,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java and Go for backend programming.
• Experience with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud.
• Deep understanding of backend system design and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Write maintainable code and manage a full software lifecycle.
• Lead backend initiatives ensuring systems' scalability and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical leadership.

Skills

Backend programming languages (Java, Go)

Relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, distributed systems

High-performance engineering

Backend system design

Collaboration with frontend and mobile teams

Passion for product impact

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Picnic is searching for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and scale its real-time food ordering platforms in Mountain View, CA. The role requires proficiency in Java and Go, along with experience in database management and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities include writing high-quality code, leading backend initiatives, and mentoring engineers. The position also offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive salary package ranging from $176,000 to $242,000 per year.