Senior Backend Engineer

BlazePod is an exciting start-up at the intersection of technology and sports, dedicated to revolutionizing the way athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and trainers enhance their performance. We've developed a cutting-edge system that combines light-based pods and a mobile app to deliver a highly engaging and dynamic training experience.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on backend development to join our team. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge in JavaScript runtime environments such as Node.js and extensive experience with cloud services platforms like GCP/AWS, using modern technologies and frameworks. You will play a key role in developing scalable, high-quality, and high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend applications, ensuring robustness, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure robust, secure, efficient, and maintainable code; including code reviews and adhering to best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, applications, and protocols in FE/BE development.
• Implement solutions to ensure all applications and services perform at optimal levels and proactively address potential issues, optimizing cloud resources to ensure cost efficiency when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 7 years of proven experience in backend development, with a strong focus on JavaScript environments such as Node.js.
• Extensive expertise in cloud services (GCP, AWS), focusing on backend services like databases, compute services, and API management.
• Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and creating scalable containerized applications.
• Proficient in implementing monitoring tools and strategies for applications and infrastructure.
• Skilled in optimizing cloud services and resources for cost efficiency and performance.
• Strong proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and understanding of data management fundamentals.
• Experience in supporting OLAP workflows by building scalable, maintainable, and performant backend systems.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience in DevOps practices, including automation of infrastructure provisioning, server configuration, and application deployment.
• Familiarity in network management, security protocols, and data protection.
• Contributions to open-source projects.