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Staff Engineer

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Our Hiring Process

Our priority is to match the right person to the right role, and we never want salary to be a barrier to applying. Regardless of your current pay, we’ll ask about your salary expectations during the application process, and our Talent Team will have an open, honest conversation.

Skills & Experience

Significant experience designing and building large-scale backend systems (Kotlin/Java, Python, Scala, or other languages). Deep understanding of:

  • Domain-driven design systems
  • Modular monoliths
  • Distributed systems
  • Microservices
  • Pipelines

Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth, SSO, data protection, and secure coding principles. Familiarity with:

  • Frontend frameworks (React, Vue)
  • Mobile technologies (Ionic, Swift, Android)

Hands-on experience using or trialling AI coding tools like GitHub. While backend will be your deep specialty, you’ll have the skills to engage meaningfully across the stack:

  • Frontend conversations: Vue.js, modern component-driven design, API design for seamless integration
  • Infrastructure: GCP stack, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD

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