Senior Backend Engineer

Integrate

Seattle, WA, United States
On-site
5-7+ years backend engineering experience
Production experience with go programming
Distributed system architecture design
The role involves designing and scaling distributed backend systems that handle high-throughput, real-time data across complex dependency graphs

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and scaling distributed backend systems that handle high-throughput, real-time data across complex dependency graphs.
  • Candidates will work on a small, high-ownership team building the infrastructure layer for deep tech industries like rockets and robotics.
  • This position requires US person status due to access to information protected under ITAR export control laws.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and scaling distributed backend systems that handle high-throughput, real-time data across complex dependency graphs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7+ years backend engineering experience
  • Production experience with Go programming
  • Distributed system architecture design
  • gRPC and REST API design at scale
  • PostgreSQL and NoSQL database management
  • Kubernetes deployment and scaling
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Nice-to-have

  • Python for tooling and data workflows
  • GraphQL experience
  • Terraform infrastructure as code
  • Monolith to microservice transitions
  • Load testing and chaos engineering
  • Ecommerce or fintech background
  • Strong debugging and flame graph analysis

Key Requirements

  • US person status required (citizen, PR, asylum, or refugee)
  • 5-7+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Strong foundation in distributed or high-availability systems

Work Rights

Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, asylum, or refugee)

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