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Software Engineer, Backend
character ai · Redwood City, CA · Posted 332 days ago
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our products. Collaborating with designers, data scientists, and engineers, you'll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering robust and efficient backend solutions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support our applications and infrastructure.
- Implement secure and efficient APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through effective architecture and engineering best practices.
- Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to develop backend solutions that align with business and user needs.
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance of backend systems.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability.
- Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in backend development and distributed systems.
WHO YOU ARE
- 5+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable and reliable applications.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Python and Go are preferred.
- Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL solutions.
- Familiarity with designing and integrating APIs, including REST and GraphQL.
- Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
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