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Backend Engineer

1 week, 1 day ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Backend Engineer
Software Development
Agile API Gateway AWS CI/CD DynamoDB Git JIRA Microservices MySQL Python REST API Serverless SQL Terraform
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AssetWatch®

AssetWatch®

AssetWatch® is a leading provider of predictive maintenance solutions for industrial plants. Their cloud-based software enables proactive detection and resolution of machine issues, reducing downtime and increasing plant reliability. By combining vibra...

Construction & Engineering
51-250
Founded 2014
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Description

  • Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, highly available microservices, integrations, and jobs.
  • Work closely with other backend engineers to enforce consistent and scalable architecture.
  • Develop and optimize serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related technologies.
  • Write and optimize performant SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas using MySQL.
  • Monitor, manage, and optimize alerting systems, including Sentry and Slack integrations, to proactively address infrastructure and database health.
  • Create, manage, and improve infrastructure-as-code scripts and Terraform templates.
  • Automate CI/CD pipelines to improve developer efficiency and support seamless deployments.
  • Work closely with the Data Team to mature data practices, including integration pipeline strategy.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to identify, plan, and implement system improvements and reduce technical debt.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to manage production deployments and production support.
  • Conduct code reviews, guide engineering teams on backend best practices, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python development, specifically within AWS serverless environments.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS services including ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS Aurora, SNS, and SQS.
  • Experience working with third-party APIs and SaaS applications.
  • Experience designing and building scalable APIs, including API documentation, authentication methods, and best practices.
  • Solid experience managing infrastructure using Terraform and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code principles.
  • Expertise with SQL and NoSQL databases, specifically MySQL and DynamoDB, including query optimization and performance-oriented schema design.
  • Experience with Git, pipeline automation, CI/CD methodologies, and Agile practices such as Jira.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing backend solutions in complex, scalable cloud environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a self-driven, ownership-oriented way.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across diverse technical teams.
  • A proactive learner who is eager to explore new technologies and methodologies.
  • Comfortable working in dynamic, collaborative environments both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience integrating comprehensive testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines (preferred).
  • Experience with IoTCore and time series databases (preferred).
  • Background in managing complex data ingestion workflows and reducing alert fatigue (preferred).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions beyond AWS offerings (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $120,000 to $155,000 USD.
  • Competitive compensation package including stock options.
  • Variable pay, bonuses, and other cash compensation discussed during the interview process.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Remote-first work environment with a distributed team across the United States and Ontario, Canada.
  • Opportunity to make a real impact every day.

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