Tinder brings people together. With tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, 2 billion swipes per day, 20 million matches per day and a presence in every country on earth, our reach is expansive - and rapidly growing.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Automation Engineer who has spent at least three years purely on backend API automation in a microservice environment.

We have always believed in using technology to foster innovation and form meaningful connections - despite physical distance. This position is available remotely within the US and/or when it is safe to re-open, can be located in our LA or Bay Area offices.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and automate API tests for software validation, maintain end-to-end API tests and CI stability
• Able to read and understand API documents
• Work with backend developers to help troubleshoot failing tests
• Test and prove that the software meets architectural requirements
• Prove for scalability and performance of a software
• Ensuring the quality of the system as a whole 
• Detect bug issues
• Prepare bug reports and test progress

What You'll Need:

• 3+ years of experience as an API SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
• 3+ years of experience testing Backend APIs
• Proven ability to navigate intricate backend environments
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and HTTP request/response semantics
• Familiarity with backend JavaScript and/or Node.js
• Ability to debug features as API calls and trace through microservices
• Experience in Unix (Linux, macOS) command-line environments
• Experience with Kubernetes and Microservices

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with Jenkins and scripting CI processes
• Experience with Typescript, Jest, or TS-Jest
• Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger Documentation
• Experience with Protobuf/gRPC Protocol Testing
• Experience with Distributed Tracing (Open Tracing, Jaeger)
• Experience with Mesh Networking