Software Engineer, WRITER

• Writer is seeking a talented Backend Engineer with deep functional programming and Scala experience to join our dynamic team and contribute to our groundbreaking projects in the enterprise generative AI space
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 +years of recent professional experience in functional programming and Scala
• Proficient in Cats Effect or similar technologies, such as ZIO, Monix, or Scalaz, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems
• Exceptional understanding of backend development principles, including RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization techniques
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable

• As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our systems
• You will collaborate closely with our cross-functional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions
• Your expertise in Scala will be instrumental in implementing robust and high-performance backend services
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala and related technologies
• Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the backend infrastructure
• Optimize and scale backend services to handle large volumes of data and ensure high performance
• Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and security
• Work closely with frontend developers to define and implement APIs that meet the requirements of the user interface
• Collaborate with SREs to deploy and monitor backend services in a cloud environment
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the backend infrastructure