Backend Software Engineer

Lyft

8 months ago

Montréal, Canada

Mid Level / Senior

H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

Help define the roadmap and architecture based on technology and business needs.
Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code.
Explain various tradeoffs made in technical decisions.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.
Lead projects from idea to positive execution.
Incorporate business context and failure modes in your work.
Proactively resolve ongoing incidents.
Support and communicate effectively across teams.
Share knowledge through tech talks and best practices.

3+ years of software engineering experience.
Experience with object-oriented programming, preferably Python or Go.
Experience in distributed systems such as Kubernetes and gRPC.
Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
Experience designing and developing backend services in a microservices environment.
Ability to investigate and solve problems outside of your expertise.
Must be fluent in spoken and written English and have working proficiency in French.

Extended health and dental coverage options, life insurance, and disability benefits.
Mental health benefits.
Family building benefits.
Pet benefits.
Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account.
RRSP plan to help save for your future.
Flexible paid time off policy for salaried team members.
18 weeks of paid time off for new parents.
Subsidized commuter benefits.

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