At Workling, we're revolutionizing the way businesses thrive by seamlessly matching challenges with skills, igniting instant impact and fueling continuous growth opportunities for professionals worldwide.
Overview of the role:
The Senior Backend Engineer position requires an experienced professional to drive key aspects of our application architecture, performance, and scalability. The successful candidate will be a mentor, a decision-maker, and an integral part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on excellence.
Key responsibilities:
Spearheading the development of backend services and applications, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and meet business objectives.
Guiding junior and mid-level engineers, providing mentorship and promoting best coding practices.
Leading architecture and design discussions to shape backend solutions and optimize performance.
Performing detailed code reviews to maintain high standards of software quality.
Staying ahead of the curve by implementing and evaluating cutting-edge technologies, driving their integration where suitable.
Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of backend solutions.
Collaborating with stakeholders to provide technical recommendations that align with project goals.
Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years of experience working with backend technologies, including Java and Spring Boot (version 8+).
Coding Principles: Proficient in key coding and design principles such as SOLID, DRY, and KISS.
Database Skills: Strong experience working with data structures and relational databases like Postgres or MySQL.
Design Patterns: Hands-on experience with design patterns such as Open/Closed Principle, Singleton, Factory, and Observer.
API Development: Proven track record of building and maintaining RESTful APIs and web services.
Location: Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nice to have:
Experience with Microservices Architecture.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Knowledge of Cloud platforms and Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
What to expect from us:
Flexible Hours: Tailor your schedule for optimal work-life balance.
Paid Leave: Enjoy paid time off, parental leave, and other special leaves.
Competitive Compensation: Receive compensation well above the market average.
Healthcare: Comprehensive coverage including health, vision, and dental.
Financial Security: Benefit from life insurance and a 401K plan.
Join Workling's mission to connect top talent with global opportunities, driving impact and sustained growth for professionals and businesses.