Backend Software Engineer, Calm

• Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks (or equivalents):
• GoLang
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Relational DBs / SQL
• Terraform (nice to have)
• GCP / GKE (nice to have)
• Experience with REST API-based microservices design
• Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment as part of a collaborative team
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems
• Experience providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality
• Consistently deliver on commitments through disciplined estimates and task breakdowns
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Provide high-quality code reviews centered on code quality and mentoring
• Ability to partner with leads across products to leverage institutional knowledge to solve complex problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• This role typically requires 4 years of related experience

Desirable

• The Software Engineer, Backend is a critical member of the Calm Engineering Team
• In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our mobile and web applications
• You will work closely with a team of engineers, designers, product managers, and customers to ensure that our products are reliable, performant, and secure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and develop technical specifications
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and secure
• Lead development and implementation of backend features and services, including RESTful APIs secured by RBAC, collaborating cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, PMs, and client engineers to ensure a smooth development and deployment process
• Write high-quality, well-documented, and easily maintainable code using modern programming languages
• Ensure high test coverage for all code, including unit and integration tests
• Implement backend features with instrumentation and monitoring to detect system errors and performance issues
• Stay up-to-date on the latest backend technologies and trends, including cloud infrastructure tools like GCP, Terraform, and Docker
• Actively contribute to the CI/CD pipelines to optimize deployment workflows, enhance test automation, and maintain robust system security
• Develop, mentor and train software engineers fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation

• Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Roles which require access to certain types of information may also require the successful completion of a drug screening