Member of Technical Staff, Backend
Envoy
4 months ago
San Francisco, CA, USA
Senior
H1B Sponsor
Base Salary
$205k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using TypeScript, Java/Kotlin, and Ruby on Rails.
- Architect and evolve APIs consumed by web and mobile clients.
- Design and optimize relational data models using Postgres.
- Own features end-to-end, from technical design through deployment and iteration.
- Improve system performance, observability, and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Frontend, and Mobile Engineering partners.
- Participate in system design and code reviews to elevate backend engineering standards.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and maintain high engineering velocity.
- Proactively identify and address technical debt.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of full-stack or backend software engineering experience.
- Strong experience building and consuming APIs (RESTful and/or GraphQL).
- Production experience with TypeScript, Java/Kotlin, and/or Ruby on Rails.
- Experience designing relational schemas and working with Postgres.
- Strong understanding of data modeling and query optimization.
- Familiarity with Git/GitHub and CI/CD workflows.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical tradeoffs clearly.
Benefits
- Ownership over impactful backend systems powering real-world workplace experiences.
- A collaborative, cross-functional environment with a strong Product and Design partnership.
- Technical challenges at scale.
- A thoughtful team-matching process aligned to your strengths.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Tech Stack
AzureGitGraphQLJavaKotlinPostgreSQLRuby on RailsTypeScript
Categories
BackendFull Stack