Senior Backend Engineer
Backend engineers design, build, operate, and maintain the various cloud services that power Hinge. You’ll solve complex technical challenges and own a significant portion of the software stack that allows millions of users to find meaningful connections. You’ll write high-quality code, design reliable systems, and operate the software that you build by taking part in on-call.
As a backend engineer, you’ll also be part of a diverse cross-functional team that includes partners in Product, Data Science, ML, iOS, Android, and Data Engineering. You’ll have a hand in defining and implementing your team's technical strategy.
Responsibilities
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Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients.
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Taking part in the backend On-Call rotation (1 whole week, every 8-11 weeks).
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Design and build microservices that run on Kubernetes.
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Design and build distributed systems in Go, using cloud infrastructure and platform service components.
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Own the technical design, implementation, and success of their projects.
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Collaborate across teams, promoting a culture of inclusivity, growth, and strong cross-functional communication.
What We're Looking For
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5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer
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4+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, Azure.
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Strong programming skills: Proficiency with Go and Python is a bonus!
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System Design & Architecture: A deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, event based architecture, and cloud design patterns.
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Collaboration and Communication skills: Solid writing skills paired with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to teammates from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
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Cloud Technologies: Proficiency with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka, etc.
Skills
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