Software Engineer, Backend & Data

Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids ages 12 and under, and they are seeking a Software Engineer, Backend & Data to build and maintain their backend systems and data infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable solutions and optimize data pipelines for high quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Epic’s core backend systems and services
• Own key components end-to-end, including requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
• Contribute to the design and development of Epic’s enterprise data warehouse (EDW)
• Build, optimize, and maintain data pipelines to ensure high data quality, reliability, and performance
• Support reporting, analytics, and research use cases by ensuring data is well-modeled and accessible
• Partner with analytics and business teams to translate data needs into technical solutions
• Assist with data monitoring, governance, and best practices
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for backend systems, data models, and pipelines
• Collaborate effectively across time zones in a remote, global engineering environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong experience working with databases and advanced SQL skills
• Experience with HiveSQL and Spark SQL
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, Scala, or Java
• Working knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, Spark, Flink, HBase, or similar systems
• Solid understanding of enterprise data warehouse (EDW) design principles
• Experience with Kimball dimensional modeling, including fact tables, dimension tables, and star schemas
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in evolving systems
• Fluency in English for daily collaboration and technical documentation
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese to collaborate effectively with global engineering and business partners
• Experience working across both backend application development and data platforms
• Exposure to large-scale data processing and analytics systems
• Experience working in distributed or global engineering teams
• Strong curiosity and ability to learn new technologies quickly