Backend Systems Architect

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States Athena Corporate Full time
Senior Backend Engineer

We are Athena Corporate, a forward-thinking company empowering possibility through transformative delegation. Our mission is to build the best delegation platform in the world by combining the strengths of highly trained assistants with highly trained AI.

Our Senior Backend Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that support our applications and services. This position requires a deep understanding of backend technologies, databases, and scalable system architecture.

About the Role

This senior-level position involves designing and developing backend infrastructure using modern technologies and best practices to ensure high performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and experience working in a collaborative, agile environment. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software. Additionally, they will optimize and improve existing systems, ensuring code quality, implementing security best practices, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and Develop Backend Infrastructure: Architect, code, and maintain backend systems using modern technologies and best practices.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver high-quality software.
  • System Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize backend performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Code Quality and Security: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers, while ensuring backend systems comply with industry standards and regulations.
  • Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to help them grow their technical skills and career.
Requirements
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on building scalable and robust systems.
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL), RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Problem-Solving and Collaboration: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Adaptability and Education: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.


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