Who you are: Experience: 5+ years of experience building backend services with a strong grasp of modern distributed systems design. Language Proficiency: High proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go, Java, or Scala, including a strong command of concurrency and multithreading concepts. Cloud Infrastructure: Proven experience building and operating production systems in a major cloud provider (GCP or similar), including containerized workloads and CI/CD pipelines. Data Systems: Hands-on experience with datastores and messaging systems (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, or Postgres). Networking & APIs: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, HTTP-based services, and best practices for secure, reliable APIs. Troubleshooting: Practical experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Opsgenie) and resolving complex, distributed production issues. Delivery: Comfortable working both independently on complex technical problems and as part of a collaborative team, driving projects end-to-end.
