you have: 3+ years of experience in backend software engineering. Strong experience with Node.js, Go, or Python. Some exposure to React and frontend. Practical understanding of big systems architecture and how to build resilient services using Kubernetes. Experience with SQL databases. Experience working in public cloud environments - K8S, managed AWS services (RDS, SQS, Athena, EMR, etc). Practical experience with CLI and Docker. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. A strong team player with a sense of ownership and accountability. A mindset of continuous learning, curiosity, and openness to trying new technologies. Ability to understand the big picture, including technical and product perspectives. B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.