Senior Backend Software Engineer

Effodio, Inc. is revolutionizing application and infrastructure analytics in the cloud with its advanced platform. They are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and optimize their application analytics platform while providing mentorship and leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Partner with engineering leadership and product managers to design, develop, and implement new features and platform enhancements. Ensure high standards for code quality, performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Hands-on Coding: Write efficient, well-structured, and well-documented code in Go. Lead the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and design through coding, testing, deployment, and iteration
• Kubernetes & Cloud Integration: Develop and operate containerized services using Kubernetes. Leverage cloud services to improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Cloud & Network-Aware Architecture: Design backend services with an understanding of cloud networking fundamentals, including service-to-service communication, traffic routing, security boundaries, and scalability within a cloud environment
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across services and systems. Apply best practices for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
• Mentorship & Leadership: Actively mentor and coach junior engineers, setting an example for technical excellence and best practices. Lead complex technical initiatives that may span multiple teams, and assist in planning project roadmaps and resource needs to gain managerial exposure
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver thoughtful, scalable solutions to maintain platform stability and efficiency
• Adaptability & Execution: Be prepared to take on additional projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by engineering leadership or as necessitated by evolving business priorities

Requirements:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development
• Proven experience designing and building large-scale, production-grade systems
• Proficiency in Go, or demonstrated ability to learn new languages quickly
• Practical and/or conceptual understanding of Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform
• Strong knowledge of system architecture and design patterns, including microservices and distributed systems deployed in cloud environments
• Understanding of how networking, scalability, and reliability influence system design
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts such as VPCs, service connectivity, access control, and secure communication between services
• Demonstrated ability to optimize systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working in distributed, cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for mentoring and coaching engineers
• Analytical mindset with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• 2+ years of technical lead experience
• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
• Familiarity with additional technologies relevant to analytics or data processing
• Cloud or Kubernetes-related certifications
• Experience with coaching and supporting the career growth of other engineers