Preferred Silicon valley CA or remote for good candidates
Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin, GraphQL, Cloud)
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in either Java or Kotlin, experience with GraphQL, and proficiency in any major cloud provider. This role is pivotal in designing and operating backend services that support drivers in their daily activities, such as navigation, preferences, and authentication.You'll be responsible for:Designing testable, scalable, and observable backend services for a global mobile application.Developing backend service solutions, including cloud infrastructure services selection and setup, monitoring and alerting, and integration with several 3rd-party APIs.Working closely with Mobile App developers, 3rd party API developers, and software architects to collaborate on solutions for best experience.Troubleshooting production issues, develop and release hotfixes.Contributing to CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.Required skills:5+ years using Java and/or Kotlin. Experience with both is required, but expertise in either or is enoughExperience with GraphQL APIs, including query tuning and managing multiple resolvers.A track record of shipping performant API integrations and interfaces.Experience with a major cloud provider such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.Experience architecting, building, and operating cloud-native backend services.A flexible attitude and entrepreneurial mindset. Be willing to engage outside of your usual responsibility area, learn new technologies, and tackle challenges beyond backend development.Bonus skillsExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform or Cloudformation.