Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, United States) at Gaggle Net, Inc. | Torre

Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, United States)

You'll design scalable backend solutions to safeguard students and advance K-12 online safety.
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ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable backend code to power both internal and external workflows to get Gaggle set upCollaborate with frontend engineers, infrastructure engineers, product managers, and others to build powerful featuresWork with engineers across the organization to define and disseminate best practices and improvements to our technologyLead the planning and design for the backend portion of projects that help keep students safeRequired Qualifications5+ years experience working as backend developer on a team of high-performing engineersStrong proficiency Java 8+Strong proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL and DynamoDB preferred)Experience with TypeScriptExperience being the owner of a codebase or component of a software product and comfort working independentlyExperience quickly understanding and modifying unfamiliar codeExperience leveraging AI tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude, Copilot, Junie) into the software development processExperience writing well-tested code that is deployed on a modern CI/CD pipelineExperience working on a product-focused team that operates with strong collaboration among engineers with different technical backgrounds and expertiseExcellent communication skillsOptional QualificationsFamiliarity with GoFamiliarity with AWS and Lambda architectureProficiency with PythonExperience working on small teams in small companies and a “get it done” attitudeSalary Range and BenefitsPlease apply to this posting in order to learn more about the starting salary range and benefit options.Our Team CommitmentGaggle is proud to be recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace and also a proud recipient of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA Today award. We are committed to equal opportunity without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
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