Junior / Mid Level Backend Engineer, Dub

• 2-5 years of software engineering experience building microservices using C#/.NET Core or equivalent languages (Java, Python, Go), or relevant educational background. Prior professional experience is valued but not required
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, with a focus on scalability and best practices
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-native development principles
• Understanding of database systems, particularly Postgres and DynamoDB
• Exposure to message-driven architectures, especially using Kafka or AWS messaging services (SNS/SQS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying potential issues before they arise
• While experience with high-traffic systems is beneficial, we're more interested in your understanding of scalability principles and eagerness to learn
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members

Desirable

• As a Backend Engineer at dub, you’ll be instrumental in building and optimizing cloud-native backend services that power a high-performance platform handling millions of API calls
• You’ll work with technologies like AWS, EKS, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, SNS/SQS, and Lambdas to develop scalable, reliable systems
• This role requires the ability to switch contexts quickly, balancing multiple priorities, and having the foresight to anticipate challenges and "see around corners" as the platform grows and scales
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using C#, .NET Core, or equivalent languages in a cloud-native environment
• Optimize and scale our platform to ensure performance, reliability, and high availability as user demand grows
• Work with AWS services such as EKS, DynamoDB, Postgres, Lambdas, SNS/SQS, and Kafka to build and maintain a highly scalable infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate services and ensure seamless data flow across millions of transactions
• Quickly switch contexts and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a forward-thinking approach to potential challenges
• Take ownership of key platform components, working closely with team members and stakeholders to drive them from concept to production