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Senior Backend Engineer

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Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
100K-223K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
100K-223K Annually
Senior level
Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to promote inclusivity and strong communication.
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Responsibilities
  • Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients.
  • Taking part in the backend On-Call rotation (1 whole week, every 8-11 weeks).
  • Design and build microservices that run on Kubernetes.
  • Design and build distributed systems in Go, using cloud infrastructure and platform service components.
  • Own the technical design, implementation, and success of their projects.
  • Collaborate across teams, promoting a culture of inclusivity, growth, and strong cross-functional communication.

What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer
  • 4+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, Azure.
  • Strong programming skills: Proficiency with Go and Python is a bonus!
  • System Design & Architecture : A deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, event based architecture, and cloud design patterns.
  • Collaboration and Communication skills : Solid writing skills paired with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to teammates from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
  • Cloud Technologies: Proficiency with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka, etc.

$186,000 - $223,000 a year
Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York City. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
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As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:
401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you've been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you're eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
Fertility Support: You'll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates- Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)-Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, R aices , Women/Nonbinary, Parents -that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.
At Hinge, our core values are...
Authenticity: We share, never hide, our words, actions and intentions.
Courage: We embrace lofty goals and tough challenges.
Empathy: We deeply consider the perspective of others.
Diversity inspires innovation
Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.
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