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Backend Software Engineer

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Backend Software Engineer
  • Title of Role: Backend Software Engineer
  • Location: New York, New York, hybrid
  • Company Stage of Funding: Series A - Real Estate
  • Office Type: Hybrid
  • Salary: [To be confirmed with final candidates]
Company Description

We're representing a high-growth technology company operating at the intersection of food infrastructure and real estate. This company provides innovative kitchen solutions and proprietary software that enable food operators to efficiently launch and scale delivery-only restaurant locations. By integrating real estate with advanced technology, they are transforming the operational landscape for food businesses in the modern delivery economy.
What You Will Do
  • Design and develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs that enhance internal operations and improve external user experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, infrastructure, and frontend engineering, to deliver impactful features.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategies as the platform expands.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and technical debt to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices while mentoring junior engineers.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your contributions shape product direction and company success.
Ideal Candidate Background
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience, with 7+ years preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
  • Proven experience in backend engineering with strong fundamentals in system design, API development, and distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments with a high standard for engineering quality.
  • A history of stability in employment, with no more than two job changes in the last five years.
Preferred
  • Experience with Java, Go, or Node.js, and familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Previous involvement in building or scaling systems for high-traffic, mission-critical applications.
Compensation and Benefits

Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates. This role offers a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, and compensation details will be discussed directly during the interview process.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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