The Backend Engineer 3 will write clean code, conduct reviews, maintain backend services, and ensure system uptime through effective debugging and monitoring solutions.
Role SUMMARY
Sortly, known for its commitment to simplicity and user-friendliness, is seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer 3 to join our team. In this role, you'll write clean and testable code, conduct code reviews, and participate in architecture discussions. You'll build and maintain reliable backend services, ensure system uptime, and resolve issues through effective debugging and root cause analysis. Your expertise will be key in enhancing our product's performance and delivering exceptional user experiences.
What you’ll be doing:
- Write clean, readable and testable code
- Do code reviews, participate in design & architecture discussions
- Build product features via reliable, performant distributed backend platform and services
- Participate in on-call rotation of engineers to keep the site up
- Own feature/service in production and ensure the system is up for our customers via monitoring, quick fixes and address root cause of issues.
Requirements
What should you have:
- 4+ years of experience as a backend engineer in product companies writing high quality code
- Strong knowledge of any coding language & ability to pick up new languages quickly
- Ability to think analytically and approach the problems from first principles
- Ability to effectively debug issues to identify and address root causes.
- Passionate and self-motivated to take on challenges and deliver high-quality work.
Benefits
Why should you work with us:
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere with a setup that suits you.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a great salary plus referral bonus opportunities.
- Flexible Hours: Design your own schedule for a perfect work-life balance.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Health, accident, and term life insurance for you and your family, including parents, plus unlimited tele-health consultations and mental health support for you and your loved ones.
- Home Office Setup Allowance: Create a workspace that boosts productivity and comfort.
- Learning & Development Stipend: Invest in your skills and growth with ongoing learning opportunities.
- Team Bonding: Experience in-person Sortly offsites filled with fun and collaboration.
- Career Support: Work with colleagues dedicated to your success and career growth.
Top Skills
Any Coding Language
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