Senior Software Engineer

Pipe is a remote-first startup hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build and operate the cloud-based APIs and databases powering its capital products. The role focuses on scalable backend services, PostgreSQL database architecture, technical project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and code quality.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable backend services, primarily using Go and Python
• Architecting, optimizing, and maintaining relational database tables in PostgreSQL
• Leading technical projects from concept to launch, ensuring high quality and reliability
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and other engineers, to define requirements and implement solutions
• Conducting thorough code reviews and championing engineering best practices

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of experience in backend software development
• Production experience with a language like Go, Java, Python, or similar
• Experience with a relational database like PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience building and operating scalable APIs and services
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Working knowledge of coding tools such as GitHub, VSCode, or similar
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field