SaaS Backend Developer

We’re looking for a talented Back-End Developer to join us at Percona! We want you to play a pivotal role in our new team, and pave the way in shaping the architecture and design of our cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Do you thrive in the electric buzz of a startup ethos? This opportunity is your ticket to a fresh frontier within Percona, a pioneering team crafting novel solutions for our customers. So, if you're ready to dive into the heartbeat of an innovative, high-performance team, your search ends right here!

As a SaaS Backend Developer at Percona, you will be instrumental in developing, and maintaining the robust backend infrastructure that powers our SaaS solutions. You'll collaborate closely with team members to ensure the seamless integration of back-end components, optimize performance, and deliver a scalable and secure SaaS platform.

What You Will Do:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems for our SaaS solutionsImplement efficient algorithms and data structures to handle complex database operations and queriesContribute to the design and optimization of database schemas, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalabilityCollaborate with front-end developers to design APIs that facilitate seamless communication between the front and back endIdentify and address bottlenecks in the backend systems to optimize performance and response timesConduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and efficiency of backend codeImplement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulationsStay abreast of security best practices and proactively address potential vulnerabilitiesWork closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver integrated solutionsCollaborate on the development of APIs that align with both user needs and business objectivesIntegrate with a wide array of other products to enhance offerings

What You Have Done:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experienceProven experience (5 years) as a Backend Developer, with a focus on SaaSProficiency in backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, and GoExperience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementationFamiliarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker)Experience in machine learning and anomaly detectionFamiliarity with the us of AI Experience with Client / Server topologiesExperience with the secure software development lifecycle (SSDF) and OWASP

Personal Attributes:

Global mindsetPride and ownership of meeting expectationsAdaptable, resourceful, able to work within ambiguitySelf-directed and highly organizedCreative and innovative

Why Percona?

At Percona, we believe an open world is a better world. Our mission is to enable everyone to innovate freely, by providing the best open source database software, support, and services. We make databases and applications run better through a unique combination of expertise and open source software built with the community for you. Our technical teams are experts in MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB.

Percona is proud to be a remote-only and globally dispersed workforce – we have colleagues in more than 50 countries! We offer a collaborative, highly-engaged culture where your ideas are welcome and your voice is heard.

Our staff receives generous benefits including flexible work hours and various paid time off programs, all your equipment for your remote office, funds for career development (external training, certifications, conferences), ongoing connectivity allowances, and the opportunity to participate in our equity incentive plan. We also have benefits that support a healthy work/life balance such as The Percona Adventure Team, Work-from-Anywhere, FlowDays, FryDays, and overall flexibility. We also support being socially responsible through our PAVE volunteering program and Women Transforming Technology.

If you love the idea of working with a high-growth tech company that is one of the best in the business and known globally as a leader in the open-source database space, let’s talk!

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Key Skills

• Frontend
• Node.js
• Python