you have a passion for software engineering, enjoy tackling challenges, and view software development as an art form, you might be the perfect fit for our team. What you'll be doing - Backend System Development - Use cutting-edge technologies to develop and refine backend systems integral to our product's functionality and user experience. Product-Driven Development - Play an active role in a product-focused squad, contributing to projects that align with the company's vision and the product's roadmap. Engineering Project Participation - Take part in significant engineering projects, applying best practices in software craftsmanship to deliver high-quality solutions. Technology Stack - Work with a broad range of technologies including Kubernetes, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Materialize, Postgres, Rust, Clojure, and Elixir to design and scale backend systems. Collaboration and Integration - Collaborate with various teams within the company, contributing to essential microservices and APIs that underpin the product. Backend Guild Engagement - Actively contribute to a backend guild that drives best practices, guidelines, and standards across the R&D team. Who You Are - Professional Experience - 3-5 years of experience in backend software development, demonstrating solid coding skills and a foundational understanding of software design/architecture. System Management Knowledge - Familiarity with critical production systems, encompassing aspects like load balancing, caching, and distributed systems. Web Services Skills - Proficiency in designing and maintaining web services, particularly with REST and WebSocket protocols. Monitoring Abilities - Competence in monitoring high-rate, intensive systems using tools like Grafana and Prometheus. Kubernetes and Cloud Services - Experience with Kubernetes and cloud services (AWS