Software Engineer (Platform)

Speechify; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Speechify in Denver, CO is seeking a backend Platform engineer to build and maintain all backend services, including payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs. Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable backend APIs
• Experience with GCP and other cloud providers
• Proven backend development with TS/Node
• Containerized deployments using Docker

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services including payments, analytics, subscriptions, and text-to-speech
• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS and internal APIs
• Oversee backend API landscape for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with product strategy

Skills

Strategic thinker

Fast-paced adaptability

Excellent communication

Delivery focus

Tools

TS/Node (TypeScript/Node.js)

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

• The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs
• This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users
• We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount
• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes