(Jr.-Sr.) Software Engineer - Backend/Platform

Position Overview Laminar (formerly H2Ok Innovations) is a woman‑founded cleantech startup focused on delivering AI‑powered solutions that improve industrial sustainability. We are looking for a Backend Engineer to build the core implementation of our cloud‑backend systems that power real‑time industrial data insights. What You Will Do Build & Ship APIs: Develop and maintain backend APIs and services that power our core product, working closely with senior engineers to deliver production‑ready features. Work with Data Pipelines: Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines using tools such as Databricks to process and analyze large‑scale datasets. Infrastructure as Code: Use Terraform to manage and deploy cloud infrastructure in a scalable, repeatable way. Product Performance: Improve database and infrastructure performance by optimizing relational schemas and building high‑efficiency data pipelines. Monitoring Infrastructure: Enhance observability, monitoring, and alerting of our cloud infrastructure to identify bottlenecks and reduce downtime. Security Design: Integrate secure data practices and prioritise security in everything we build. Grow Fast: Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and domain knowledge in a fast‑paced environment. About You Strong Python and/or PHP skills with solid backend development experience. Proficiency with SQL databases, including complex queries, optimization, and performance tuning. Familiarity with NoSQL databases. Experience with AWS and/or Azure. Understanding of data pipelines (ETL); Spark/Databricks is a plus. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform). Knowledge of security best practices. Strong ownership mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills. Benefits Full‑time position with competitive compensation and equity. Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation, Health and Wellness benefits. 401(k) plan with employer matching. Dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth. Compensation Salary range: $90,000 – $125,000 per year, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. (Specific offerings are subject to change.) EEO Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We specifically encourage women and nonbinary individuals to apply. If you are ready to play a key role in scaling an industrial‑sector transformation, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr