Senior Backend Software Engineer, Bird

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to join our dynamic engineering team
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in STEM with 6+ years of relevant professional experience
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
• Expertise in object-oriented design and large-scale application development
• Experience building internal tools using React
• Proven experience with SQL and databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB)
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or other JVM-based languages (e.g., Scala, Clojure, Groovy, JRuby)
• Familiarity with integrating distributed APIs in a fault-tolerant and resilient manner

Desirable

• In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems that power our software applications and services
• You will lead initiatives to build robust APIs, optimize database performance, and ensure seamless data flow, supporting the stability and performance of our technology stack
• As a Senior Engineer, you will work as part of a world-class, multi-disciplinary team to develop high-quality software solutions across various stacks that operate and administer a global transportation network
• You will have the opportunity to lead the design and development of new complex products or maintain and scale existing systems. You will also play a key role in shaping system architecture with a focus on scalability, stability, and long-term maintainability
• Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and comprehensive documentation
• Collaborate closely with business partners, including mobile, firmware, and UI/UX teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery
• Lead architecture design initiatives with a focus on scalability, performance, and future maintainability
• Write well-crafted functional tests and ensure code quality across backend services
• Build and optimize large-scale data processing systems to respond to user behavior and drive operational efficiency
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure smooth operation of our backend systems
• Design and implement fault-tolerant, highly available systems to guarantee uptime and stability
• Participate in a 24/7 support rotation for critical systems, ensuring fast response times and minimal disruption