Backend Software Engineer

4 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Arbor Full time
Job Title: Staff Backend Engineer

Company Overview:

Arbor is a pioneering company at the intersection of technology and energy, dedicated to simplifying energy choices for consumers. With a recent $9M funding round, our mission has never been clearer: to empower consumers with informed energy decisions, driving economic savings and environmental benefits.

Role Summary:

As Arbor's Staff Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological backbone of our platform, ensuring a seamless and efficient energy decision-making experience for consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Architecture: Guide the evolution of our backend infrastructure, weighing our current Firestore and Cloud Functions setup against potential alternatives like AWS, relational or other nosql databases.
  • Team Stewardship: Actively participate in hiring and mentoring the foundational engineering team, upholding Arbor's tech vision.
  • Integration and Performance: Steer system integrations and ensure peak performance, security, scalability, and resilience. Champion decisions that optimize user response times and system reliability.
  • Backend Development: Advance our platform using technologies in line with our evolving product. Advance leading-edge technologies and contemporary backend paradigms.
  • Data Integrity: Safeguard the reliability and coherence of our data, working closely with data architectures like BigQuery and Snowflake.
  • QA and CI/CD: Promote rigorous testing, adhere to CI/CD best practices, and champion backend automation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridge gaps between product, design, marketing, and business to define objectives and roll out unmatched user experiences.

Qualifications:

  • Passion for Simplifying Energy Decisions: Drive consumer empowerment through informed energy choices.
  • 10+ Years of Professional Experience: As a software engineer with a strong background in backend development.
  • Backend Development Fluency: Ability to navigate and contribute to frontend code occasionally.
  • Hands-on Experience: With popular backend frameworks and tools, establishing and managing relational and nosql databases.
  • Familiarity with A/B Testing: Methodologies and CI/CD processes.
  • Competency in Cloud Platforms: GCP, AWS ecosystems, or similar platforms.
  • Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to break down and simplify intricate problems.
  • Industry Knowledge: Keen interest in staying updated with the latest industry trends and backend technologies.
  • Education: Degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.

Location & Work Environment:

While this position is fully remote, candidates should be located within a reasonable distance of one of our hub locations in Boston or Austin. At Arbor, we value relationships and camaraderie among our team, periodically gathering at these hubs for special occasions.

Why Arbor?

  • Meaningful Impact: Be at the forefront of ensuring consumers are both economically and environmentally empowered.
  • Unlock Economic Opportunities: Dive deep into an industry where innovation meets vast economic potential.
  • Join a Passionate Team: Thrive in a space filled with energy enthusiasts, united under the Arbor mission.

If you're driven by meaningful work, consumer-facing products, and eager to shape the future of energy, Arbor is the place for you. Dive into the challenge and help us simplify energy for all, building the world's most loved energy experience.



  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Apollo Solutions Full time

    Senior Software Engineer - BackendApollo Solutions is collaborating with an innovative early-stage AI/ML startup that is supported by leading venture capital firms.In this position, you will engage directly with the founders and initial engineering team to contribute to the development of their foundational product.Key Responsibilities of the Senior Software...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Apollo Solutions Full time

    Senior Software Engineer - Backend FocusApollo Solutions is collaborating with an innovative early-stage AI/ML startup, supported by leading venture capital firms.In this position, you will engage directly with the founders and core engineering team to contribute to the initial stages of product development.Key Responsibilities of the Senior Software...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Apollo Solutions Full time

    Senior Software Engineer - Backend FocusApollo Solutions is collaborating with an innovative early-stage AI/ML startup that is supported by prominent venture capital firms.In this position, you will engage directly with the founders and core engineering team to contribute to the initial stages of product development.Key Responsibilities of the Senior...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the CompanyMotion Recruitment Partners is a leading recruitment agency specializing in sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions. Our mission is to connect talented professionals with innovative companies that share our values.The PositionWe are seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Spotify Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer to join our Personalization team at Spotify. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering robust and scalable backend systems and APIs that drive cutting-edge user experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop high-quality, scalable,...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Arbor Full time

    Job Title: Staff Backend EngineerCompany Overview:Arbor is a pioneering company at the intersection of technology and energy, dedicated to simplifying energy choices for consumers. With a recent $9M funding round, our mission has never been clearer: to empower consumers with informed energy decisions, driving economic savings and environmental benefits.Role...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Staff Back End Software Engineer to join our team at a major leader in cloud native application network. As a key member of our engineering team, you will design, construct, and manage high-performance, scalable backend systems that meet the needs of our growing customer base.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the Role:Motion Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our cloud native application network. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, constructing, and managing high-performance, scalable backend systems.Key...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the Role:Motion Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team at a major leader in cloud native application network. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, constructing, and managing high-performance, scalable backend systems.Key Responsibilities:Design and...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Staff Back End Software Engineer to join our team at Motion Recruitment. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, constructing, and managing high-performance, scalable backend systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop backend services and APIs using...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    Cloud Native Application Network EngineerBoston, MassachusettsWe are working with a major leader in cloud native application network, allowing their users to connect and monitor Kubernetes clusters on a worldwide scale.Their goal is to shape the cloud native landscape and pioneer more innovative solutions to empower businesses globally.As a Senior/Staff Back...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the Role:We are collaborating with a prominent leader in the cloud-native application network sector, enabling users to connect and oversee Kubernetes clusters on a global scale. Their mission is to redefine the cloud-native ecosystem and introduce innovative solutions that empower businesses worldwide.As a Senior/Staff Backend Software Engineer, your...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Lendbuzz Full time

    Transforming Financial OpportunitiesLendbuzz is a pioneering company that believes in making financial opportunities more personalized and fair. We're dedicated to developing innovative technologies that provide underserved borrowers with better access to credit.Our MissionWe're committed to building a company and culture that values diversity, compassion,...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the Role:We are collaborating with a prominent leader in the cloud-native application network sector, enabling users to connect and oversee Kubernetes clusters on a global scale. Their mission is to redefine the cloud-native environment and spearhead innovative solutions that empower businesses worldwide.As a Senior/Staff Backend Software Engineer,...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    Location: Remote Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $175k - $200k We are collaborating with a prominent organization in the realm of cloud-native application networking, enabling users to seamlessly connect and oversee Kubernetes clusters on a global scale. The mission is to redefine the cloud-native environment and introduce groundbreaking solutions that...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    About the Role:We are collaborating with a prominent organization in the realm of cloud-native application networking, enabling users to connect and oversee Kubernetes clusters on a global scale. Their mission is to redefine the cloud-native ecosystem and spearhead innovative solutions that empower enterprises worldwide.As a Senior/Staff Backend Software...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    Location: Remote Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $175k - $200k We are collaborating with a prominent organization in the realm of cloud-native application networking, enabling users to connect and oversee Kubernetes clusters on a global scale. The mission is to redefine the cloud-native environment and introduce innovative solutions that empower enterprises...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    Location: Remote Employment Type: Full Time Salary Range: $175k - $200k We are collaborating with a prominent organization in the cloud-native application networking sector, enabling users to connect and oversee Kubernetes clusters on a global scale. Their mission is to redefine the cloud-native ecosystem and spearhead innovative solutions that empower...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Nexamp Full time

    About NexampNexamp is a leading provider of clean energy solutions, dedicated to building a sustainable future for all. Our mission is to make energy clean, simple, and accessible for everyone.Job Title: Senior Backend Software EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our development team,...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Techpros Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer with expertise in Python and PostgreSQL to join our client's team in Boston. As a key member of the data-science-driven fintech software company, you will be responsible for architecting data schemas, developing RESTful APIs, and writing SQL queries, functions, and triggers.What...