Senior Backend Engineer

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We are looking to hire all levels of skilled backend Engineers to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining multiple web applications, and implementing components for multiple projects using JavaScript/Node.js. You will also be responsible for profiling and improving backend performance and documenting our backend codebases.
Responsibilities

  • Development of server-side logic using Node.js
  • Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers.
  • Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
  • Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
  • Maintain database, data-stores, applications
  • Implementation of security and data protection.
  • Integration of third-party databases, APIs, and monitoring tools.
  • Devise and execute simple deployment and autoscaling strategies.
  • Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.


Requirements

  • Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js
  • You are client-focused, react well to changes, work with teams and able to multi-task on multiple products and projects
  • Experience with AWS ecosystem
  • Experience with common API formats (e.g. JSON, XML, Websockets)
  • Experience developing database schemas and ORMs that both support business processes and promote scalability.
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools.


Pluses:

  • GraphQL w/ Apollo
  • Comfortable with TDD and JavaScript testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai, WDIO, etc.)
  • Athena
  • DynamoDB
  • CloudFormation
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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • TypeScriptLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
    • Node.jsFrameworks
    • MongoDBDatabases
    • Google DocsManagement
    • Google SlidesManagement
    • JIRAManagement
    • TrelloManagement
    • SalesforceCRM
    • MailChimpEmail
    • ZoomInfoLead Gen

Location

We are located near the Santa Monica Water Garden and walking distance from the expo line (26th St / Bergamot Station).

An Insider's view of Ylopo

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work-life balance to me means being able to manage working a full-time job and going to school full-time while still having time for my friends, family, and hobbies, and Ylopo exemplified this perfectly. The collaboration here between departments is impeccable! Not to mention the fun activities that the company provides to its employees.

Janna

Marketing Operations Team Lead

What does your typical day look like?

My day starts by checking in with the team through stand-ups. The meetings truly feel like a discussion as we work collaboratively to improve our systems and workflow. Throughout the day, I finish tasks that’s been assigned in sprints. There is a lot of ownership from the engineers that teaches me that it’s not about just getting the job done.

Julie

Software Engineer

What makes someone successful on your team?

Successful CSMs are passionate about Ylopo and are dedicated to our client’s success. They are relationship builders, reliable, confident, and have excellent follow through skills. They love learning new things every day and they value their relationships with their colleagues. At Ylopo we love to collaborate often and have each others back.

Julia

Manager of Account Management

What kinds of technical challenges do you and your team face?

The integration of new tools into existing legacy technology is challenging for any team. Being part of the process has been fun and rewarding as we adopt new tools into our existing workflows while enhancing engineering and product teams productivity.

Ricky

Senior SDET

What are Ylopo Perks + Benefits

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Diversity manifesto
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We have implemented hiring process and practices that helps us remove hiring bias as well as identify transferable soft skills.
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Performance bonus
Some roles will offer an additional bonus based on performance.
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Customized development tracks

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