Senior Backend Engineer

Requirements

• We are looking for exceptional talent with superior academic credentials and a solid foundation in computer sciences and distributed systems design and development.
• The candidate will have had at least 4 years of experience developing scalable, robust software platforms using Java/Ruby/Python or an equivalent language.
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or a related field) from a university where the primary language of instruction is English is strongly desired.
• Strong communication skills in a large-distributed development team environment are essential.

Qualification

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of working experience with Python, Ruby and/or J2EE technology or equivalent OO paradigm
• Strong knowledge and experience with Kafka, Elastic Search, NoSQL databases such as Aerospike, Thrift, CI, and AWS.
• Experience working with container-based solutions is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Strong object-oriented programming and design skills.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills and take on new tasks.