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Job Title: Sr Backend Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Sr Backend Engineer with a passion for building scalable and robust backend solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of web technologies and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on developing high-quality applications. If you thrive in a remote work environment and excel at written and verbal communication, we want to hear from you.
The company is using a very flat structure and engineers tend to own project from zero to finish line, you can think of it as being mini CEO of your own project - so that you will think about potential product solutions, compare vendors, work on the actual implementation and do a post release analysis
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Ruby on Rails.
- Implement and manage cloud services on AWS to ensure high availability and performance.
- Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity using PostgreSQL.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
- Write and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for new and existing features.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a backend engineer, with a strong portfolio of Ruby on Rails projects.
- Expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and experience in database design and optimization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and precision.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage multiple projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to tackling technical challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Bravado is the global network for revenue leaders. As technology companies focus on increasing retention, profitability, and efficiency, the role of the GTM organization grows in importance. Bravado helps sales executives, leadership teams, and Founders/CEOs learn how to acquire more customers while retaining the ones they already have.
Bravado is the largest professional network focused on revenue. We have over 400,000 Members, our products are used by 75,000+ sales teams in 152 countries, and we have raised over $45M to give us a strong balance sheet we can leverage to accelerate our business during this tough funding climate.
Our team is global and remote. We value every employee’s voice and believe that the most effective team is a diverse one. We live by the following core values, and weave them into everything that we do as an organization:
- Purpose Before Action
- Be Fearless
- Find Solutions, Not Problems
- Get Shit Done
- Put On Your Sales Hat
- Enjoy the Ride
About Bravado’s Products
Bravado is what is known as a “network marketplace.” There is a social networking component to the platform, where 300,000+ Members who cover sales, growth, marketing, customer success, and leadership teams connect to grow their business. That network powers our Talent Marketplace, where companies can both hire full-time and freelance sales experts to grow their businesses.
This unique style of business is the future of professional networks. Bravado is both the place where one can up-level and monetize their GTM skills to help companies increase profit. In today’s market, this is the most important KPI for any business.
Perks
As an employee at Bravado, you'll be part of a team of passionate and compassionate employees dedicated to working collaboratively to grow a successful, rapidly expanding startup. From our Carpe Diem all-company days off to team offsites, we make every effort to ensure our employees feel appreciated, valued, and empowered every day they come to work.
Our team is global and remote. We value every employee's voice and believe that the most effective team is a diverse one. We're a competitive team, and that means competitive benefits. All Bravado employees have access to the following:
- Subsidized modern tech lifestyle, including monthly subscriptions/credits towards:
- On-demand video (e.g. Netflix, Hulu, HBO, or Disney+).
- Streaming music (e.g. Spotify or Apple Music).
- Mindfulness (Calm App membership).
- Shopping/grocery service (e.g. Postmates, Instacart, or Amazon Prime).
- Unlimited time off and 18+ company holidays per year
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family, as well as disability benefits.
- Mental health and wellness support
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching.
- Paid parental leave (12 weeks) and family-planning support.
- Annual Professional Development stipend
We can’t wait to talk to you and build the future of sales together.
*We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other status protected by state or federal law.
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Key Facts About Seattle Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 287,000; 13% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
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- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, biotechnology, game development
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