Senior Backend Developer - Cloud Tools

Description

Who are we?

Oxa is enabling the transition to self-driving vehicles through an initial focus on the most commercially advanced sector; the autonomous shuttling of goods and people.

We are home to some of the world’s leading experts on autonomous vehicles, creating solutions such as Oxa Driver, equipping vehicles with full self-driving functionality; Oxa MetaDriver, using Generative AI to accelerate and assure the safety of deployments; and Oxa Hub, a set of cloud-based offerings for autonomous fleet management. Our technology is being deployed across the UK and the U.S, and we’re partnering with a fast-growing ecosystem of operators, vehicle OEMs and equipment makers serving autonomous transportation globally as it advances.

Based in Oxford, and with offices in Canada and the U.S, Oxa was founded in 2014 and is growing rapidly (350+ ‘Oxbots’ to date). Our purpose is to change the way the Earth moves, through an uncompromising focus on safety, efficiency and explainability of our AI approaches. The company has attracted $225 million from leading investors so far, with $140 million raised in the last Series C funding round in January 2023.

Your Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer with expertise in building robust APIs, command-line interfaces (CLIs), and deploying applications to the cloud, preferably on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for developing scalable, efficient, and secure APIs, creating user-friendly CLIs, and deploying applications to the cloud, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.

As part of the Replays-as-a-Service platform team you will be accountable for enabling teams using your service through documentation, training, design assistance, codevelopment, and support.

As part of the Data Foundations and Analytics stream, your platform fits within a family of platforms that are intended to assist developers of our Driver, MetaDriver and Hub products with the tools, patterns, and practices they need to improve their products and provide customer value.

Requirements

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.Proven work experience as a Backend Developer, with a focus on API development, CLI design, and cloud deployment.Strong proficiency in Python and relevant frameworks/libraries such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI.Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, adhering to RESTful principles and best practices.Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and hands-on experience with cloud deployment tools and services.Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.Sound knowledge of web technologies including HTTP, JSON, and OpenAPI.Solid understanding of software development methodologies, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Extra Kudos If You Have

Certification in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or relevant cloud platforms.Experience with microservices architecture and related technologies.Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT, etc.).Understanding of serverless computing concepts.Familiarity with C++ and graphics API such as Vulkan and Cuda.Familiarity with robotics systems, patterns and practices.

Benefits

We provide:

Competitive salary, benchmarked against the market and reviewed annuallyHybrid working arrangementsLife InsuranceAD&D InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceCritical Illness CoverExtended Health CareDental CoverHealth Spending AccountPersonal Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Program

Our Culture

We promote an open and inclusive culture that empowers our Oxbots to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. Oxa is proud to be an inclusive organisation and, as such, we require all team members within our recruitment process to understand and deploy best practices focused on de-biasing the whole recruitment cycle.We also apply a neuro inclusive lens to our recruitment process and want each potential Oxbot to enjoy the best experience possible for them. Please share with us any individual needs or reasonable adjustments we may need to make in advance of commencing the interview process with us.

Learn more about our culture here.

Why become an Oxbot?

Our team of experts in computer science, AI, robotics and machine learning is world-class, and together they’re solving the most exciting and important technological challenges of our times.

But as well as smarts, Oxbots have heart. Our diverse, multi-cultural crew is guided by a shared vision to bring the myriad benefits of autonomy to our customers and partners. And in a company that celebrates uniqueness as much as skill and experience, they do it with energy, conviction and a healthy dose of excitement, too.

If you are bold, creative and hyper skilled, come and create the future of autonomy with us at Oxa.

Key Skills

• Backend
• Python
• FastAPI
• REST APIs
• Microservices