Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) Location: New York, NY (Onsite) Compensation: Up to $150K-180K base salary + equity options + comprehensive benefits

About the Role

Join a dynamic start-up in the heart of New York City as a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in back-end development. This role focuses on core back-end engineering tasks with a blend of platform and DevOps responsibilities, giving you the chance to make a pivotal impact as the company scales. As a hands-on team player, you'll leverage your deep technical expertise to build, maintain, and optimize backend services and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
•   Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement backend features and integrations primarily using Python and Django.
•   CI/CD Pipelines: Develop, monitor, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient, secure deployments.
•   Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing to ensure robust application performance.
•   Monitoring Systems: Establish and improve monitoring and alerting systems to support a highly available, resilient infrastructure.
•   Infrastructure Management: Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters, supporting smooth deployment and scalability.
•   On-Call Support: Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to address critical issues as they arise. Must-Have Requirements
•   Experience: 8+ years of back-end engineering experience, particularly with Python and Django.
•   Tech Stack Proficiency: Deep familiarity with Node.js, AWS, and PostgreSQL.
•   DevOps Skills: Strong understanding of AWS services, Docker, and Kubernetes.
•   Start-Up Background: Proven experience in fast-paced start-up environments (VC-backed, teams
•   Adaptability: Ability to balance engineering and platform support responsibilities effectively.
•   Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Nice-to-Have Skills
•  Familiarity with additional cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools.
•  Experience with performance optimization and scalability techniques. Why Join Us?
•   High Impact: Play a critical role in shaping and scaling a high-growth, well-funded start-up platform.
•   Competitive Package: Attractive salary, equity options, 401k, and a comprehensive benefits package.
•   Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a passionate, skilled team in an innovative and supportive environment. Hiring Process

This is an immediate hire with a streamlined, four-step interview process designed to move swiftly for the right candidate.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with significant growth potential, apply now to join our team.