Key skills
Distributed SystemsJavaKubernetes
About this role
Role Overview
- Design and implement high-performance backend services that can withstand massive throughput
- Own the challenge of data integrity and solve problems regarding distributed consistency, leader election, and state persistence
- Build systems that fail gracefully, implementing advanced patterns for circuit breaking, backpressure, and resource isolation
- Apply the principles of immutable infrastructure and container orchestration to ensure stateful applications can run reliably in dynamic environments
- Solve "unusually complex" problems where standard documentation does not exist
Requirements
- 7+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on data-intensive applications or distributed systems
- Expert-level mastery of Java
- Strong grasp of distributed systems theory (CAP theorem, consensus algorithms, eventual consistency)
- Strong understanding of modern orchestration principles (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Ability to work within general parameters and without appreciable direction, determining courses of action necessary to obtain desired results
- Bsc/Msc in related field or equivalent experience
Tech Stack
- Distributed Systems
- Java
- Kubernetes
Benefits
- Generous PTO Policy
- Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
- Flexible WFH Policy
- Mental & Physical Wellness programs
- Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
- Access to Continued Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Resource Groups