Velocity Global is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and scale innovative solutions that enhance user acquisition, engagement, and retention efforts, contributing to the company's overall objectives.
Requirements
- Experience with TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
- Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend and serverless architecture.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain applications and services using TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS in a serverless environment.
- Optimize systems and processes to drive customer acquisition, retention, and engagement.
- Lead by example in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices to continuously enhance our technology stack.
Other
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- A lean mindset - Focus on delivering customer value by minimizing waste, optimizing workflows, fostering continuous improvement, and prioritizing in an iterative manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
- This role will require in-office collaboration for 3 days per week in our Palo Alto, CA office.
