Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and comprehensive documentation.
Collaborate closely with business partners, including mobile, firmware, and UI/UX teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
Lead architecture design initiatives with a focus on scalability, performance, and future maintainability.
Write well-crafted functional tests and ensure code quality across backend services.
Build and optimize large-scale data processing systems to respond to user behavior and drive operational efficiency.
Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure smooth operation of our backend systems.
Design and implement fault-tolerant, highly available systems to guarantee uptime and stability.
Participate in a 24/7 support rotation for critical systems, ensuring fast response times and minimal disruption.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in STEM with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
Expertise in object-oriented design and large-scale application development.
Experience building internal tools using React.
Proven experience with SQL and databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB).
Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or other JVM-based languages (e.g., Scala, Clojure, Groovy, JRuby).

Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
A work-from-home stipend.
An employer-paid healthcare package.
Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!

Senior Software Engineer – Backend

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