Backend Software Engineer | $135K-$145K + Hybrid + Equity | SaaS Outage Intelligence Startup
Core
Build and improve backend services that process real-time outage data for enterprise customers to reduce infrastructure downtime.
Role type
Senior IC backend software engineer (Python, data-intensive systems)
Builds
Backend services, APIs, message queues, and data pipelines for outage intelligence
Domain
SaaS, infrastructure monitoring, real-time data processing
Required skills
Python, PostgreSQL, API design, message queues (AMQP/RabbitMQ/Kafka), production debugging, data analysis, system design, code reviews, unit testing
Preferred skills
Kubernetes, high-volume data pipelines, startup experience
Technologies
Python, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Design and ship backend features; write and maintain Python code; build services communicating via APIs and message queues; investigate and resolve production issues; perform data analysis and build reports; participate in technical design and code reviews; write tests and documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC