At Tinder, we are passionate about building software to bring our growing global user base one swipe closer to a new adventure! A successful candidate will have strong technical skills and a motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

In this Backend Platform Engineer role, you will:

• Design, develop and operate scalable and resilient distributed services that run on Kubernetes or ECS to serve hundreds of millions of users around the world.
• Collaborate with various functional teams on the expansion of our backend platform.
• Influence the roadmap and product development of Tinder App and services.
• Recruit, inspire and develop team members.

We're looking for:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of industrial working experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, software design, and coding.
• Strong designing and building distributed backend systems handling high volumes of traffic.
• Experience in handling ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization, time management abilities, and a focus on execution
• Passion to solve complex problems and make continuous improvements
• Excellent knowledge and experience with a backend language, like Java, Scala, Go, Node.js, etc.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in design and build user services and auth services
• Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark
• Experience with Agile development methodology and CI/CD
• Experience with Docker containers along with Kubernetes or ECS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• The hustle of a startup with the impact of a global business
• Tremendous opportunity to solve some of the industry’s most exciting problems
• Working with an extraordinary team of smart, creative, fun and highly motivated people
• Comprehensive health coverage, competitive salary, 401(k) match and meaningful equity
• Unlimited vacation and flexible working hours
• Daily catered lunches/dinners, an endless supply of refreshments, fitness classes, on-site massages, and social events
• Modern and uplifting work environment in an ideal location