Founding Backend Developer

Responsibilities:

• Design and build scalable backend systems using Java or Go.
• Develop high-performance APIs and services powering AI-driven features.
• An architect of distributed systems with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Work closely on product strategy and translate ideas into robust systems.
• Optimise performance, latency, and system efficiency.
• Set up best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Help hire and mentor future engineers.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in backend development with Java or Go.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and system design.
• Experience building and scaling APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modelling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Ability to work in ambiguity and take ownership of systems end-to-end.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a product-oriented mindset.

Bonus Points:

• Experience building systems for AI/ML workloads or data pipelines.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka, pub/sub systems).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure as code.
• Prior startup or early-stage experience.