Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Lorven Technologies Inc
We are currently looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our team and support the development of a sophisticated grid planning and research platform . This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building data-intensive, distributed backend systems in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Contract role - 12 Months
Mountain View, CA - Hybrid
Recruitment process: General Interview- Technical Interview - Possible Project Interview- Client Interview
Role Overview
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will design and build high-performance backend services that power complex planning and analytics tools. You will work closely with engineers, researchers, and product partners to rapidly prototype, validate ideas, and deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services using Kotlin and gRPC
- Build and maintain data pipelines and ingestion systems handling diverse data sources
- Design, develop, and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas and queries
- Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests to ensure reliability and code quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a research-driven, agile environment
- Participate in rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments
- Kotlin
- gRPC / Protocol Buffers
- PostgreSQL
- Bazel
- Strong experience building production-grade backend services in Kotlin
- Hands-on experience with gRPC and distributed system API design
- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL , including performance optimization
- Experience with Bazel and modern CI/CD practices
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Strong testing mindset and commitment to code quality
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
- Experience with data-heavy platforms , simulations, or planning tools
- Background in R&D or research-focused teams
- Exposure to large-scale data ingestion and processing systems
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