Senior Software Engineer - I, Backend
Airbase
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Posted:
April 11, 2023
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Remote
About the position
We are seeking an experienced backend engineer to contribute to our product at Airbase. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience developing web applications and backend services in a professional setting, with a strong understanding of Python/Django or the Java ecosystem. The role involves delivering features in an end-to-end manner, providing technical leadership, and working closely with product managers to translate product requirements to engineering specifications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to have a big impact and get lots of ownership, and should be self-driven and passionate about joining a small team and building a company.
Responsibilities
- Deliver features in an end-to-end manner: technical design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Provide technical leadership and own specific areas of the Airbase platform.
- Work closely with Product Managers to translate product requirements to engineering specifications.
- Lead code review efforts and quality efforts in your area of ownership.
- Participate in product discussions, taking ownership and initiative.
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers.
Requirements
- At least 5 years experience developing web applications and backend services in a professional setting.
- Played a lead role in building, shipping and maintaining a non-trivial production service.
- Strong experience with Python / Django or the Java ecosystem.
- Must have an excellent understanding of how the web works.
- Familiar with modern engineering practices: code reviews, continuous-deployment, automated testing.
- Must be willing to constantly learn new things.
- Passionate about joining a small team and building a company.