backend software engineer

Qatar Living®

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 We are looking for a motivated and experienced Backend Software Engineer to join our Technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Node.js, NestJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, web APIs, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Azure development technologies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 As a Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services, databases, and integrating cloud services. You will collaborate closely with our front-end developers and product team to implement feature integrations, enhance our platform's performance, and contribute to our overall product development with a focus on scalable and efficient backend services
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services using Node.js and NestJS.
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 Work with MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability.
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 Develop and maintain robust web APIs for frontend-backend communication.
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 Collaborate with front-end developers for API integration and feature development.
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 Implement Azure cloud services, including service bus, functions, and Elasticsearch, into the development process.
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 Ensure the implementation of best practices for code quality, testing, security, and cloud integration.
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 Participate in code reviews to maintain high development standards.
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 Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
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 Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development and cloud services
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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 Proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer or similar role.
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 Strong proficiency in Node.js, NestJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
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 Experience with Azure development, including Service Bus, Serverless Functions, and Elasticsearch.
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 Experience developing and maintaining web APIs.
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 Familiarity with front-end languages (e.g., HTML, CSS) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React) is a plus.
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 Knowledge of code versioning tools, such as Git.
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 Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
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 Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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 Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
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Backend Software Engineer

Gridiron IT

<div>
 
 
 Backend Software Engineer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Fort Belvoir, VA
 
 
 
 Work Type:
 
 Onsite
 
 
 
 Remote Work:
 
 No
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 As a back-end developer, you know that a good site or system needs the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We&rsquo;re looking for a back-end developer with the software engineering skills it takes to help identify potential risks, contribute to solution development, and create efficient and effective systems for our clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a back-end developer, you&rsquo;ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to help deliver solutions. Using your software engineering knowledge, you&rsquo;ll work with and learn from the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability.
 
 
 
 
 
 In this role, you&rsquo;ll make a mission-forward impact as you sharpen your skillset and grow your career. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience with programming languages such as Ruby, Python, C#, Java, or PowerShell
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 TS/SCI clearance
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 HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
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 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Certification
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 Additional Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience working on multiple OS platforms, including Linux and Windows
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 Experience with the Windows Computing Environment (CE)
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 Linux CE Certification
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 DoD Approved 8570 - Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification, or higher level IAT Certification
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 Clearance:
 
 
 
 Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Compensation and Benefits
 
 
 
 Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 MAX (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
 
 
 
 
 
 Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability &amp; ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron&rsquo;s benefits programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
 
 
 
 
 
 Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration &amp; Development, Data Solution &amp; AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
 
</div>

soum

<div><div>Work Week: Sunday - Thursday</div><div>
Work Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM (Saudi Arabian Time Zone)</div><div></div><div> 
About Us:</div><div>
Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we were proudly named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.</div><div></div><div> 
Job Summary:</div><div>
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices that power our products. If you have a strong foundation in backend development, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Role &amp; Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript and Nest.js.</li><li>
Build and manage scalable microservices architecture with a focus on performance and reliability.</li><li>
Develop APIs and handle inter-service communication using gRPC.</li><li>
Work with MongoDB and PostgreSQL and ClickHouse for data modeling, storage, and optimization.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.</li><li>
Ensure code quality and maintainability through best practices, code reviews, and testing.</li><li>
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend systems to ensure seamless performance.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills &amp; Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Skills:</li><li>
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration and deployment.</li><li>
Exposure to Golang for building performant backend components.</li><li>
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.</li><li>
Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.</li></ul><div></div><ul><li> 
Qualifications:</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).</li><li>
4 - 6 of hands-on experience in backend software development.</li><li>
Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript.</li><li>
Experience working with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments.</li><li>
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and communication protocols like gRPC.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li></ul><div></div><ul><li> 
Nice to have:</li><li>
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.</li><li>
Familiarity with Golang.</li><li>
Experience in scaling and optimizing backend systems for high-traffic applications.</li></ul>

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div>

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Hire Overseas

We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer (Rust) to help build the core systems powering a next-generation football gaming platform. You’ll design and ship backend services that keep millions of players connected, synchronized, and competing — while maintaining speed, scalability, and reliability.
 This role is ideal for someone who’s built distributed systems, loves solving complex technical problems, and enjoys working in a fast-moving, collaborative startup environment.
 
Why You’ll Want to Join: 
<ul>
<li>You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)</li>
<li>Up to 14 days of Paid Time Off annually (starting Day 1)</li>
<li>Observance of Holidays (based on your location)</li>
<li>100% remote setup so you can work wherever you feel most productive</li>
<li>Join a venture-backed startup led by industry veterans in gaming and football</li>
<li>Build products used by a global community of players and fans</li>
<li>Work with an experienced engineering team that values ownership, performance, and craft</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Be Doing: 
<ul>
<li>Design, implement, and maintain high-performance backend services using Rust</li>
<li>Collaborate with engineers, designers, and QA to translate product requirements into technical solutions</li>
<li>Build and optimize distributed systems that can handle large-scale traffic and real-time interactions</li>
<li>Contribute to the evolution of backend architecture and internal APIs</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions</li>
<li>Work closely with Ops and Platform teams to ensure stability, observability, and scalability in production</li>
<li>Monitor performance metrics and proactively identify issues before they impact players</li>
<li>Help refine team workflows, processes, and best practices as the studio grows</li>
</ul>
What You Bring: 
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<li>3–4+ years of professional backend development experience</li>
<li>1–2+ years working with Rust in production</li>
<li>Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and API design</li>
<li>Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and containerized environments</li>
<li>Familiarity with monitoring, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD workflows</li>
<li>Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly</li>
<li>A proactive mindset with ownership over both code quality and system reliability</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have: 
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<li>7+ years of backend experience in high-load, real-time applications</li>
<li>Prior experience in game development or game backend systems</li>
<li>Familiarity with matchmaking, leaderboards, or real-time event systems</li>
<li>Love for football and an understanding of the culture around the sport</li>
</ul>
How to Apply: 
Please include: 
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<li>Your updated resume or portfolio of backend projects or contributions</li>
<li>A short 1–2 minute Loom video introducing yourself and sharing one system you’ve helped architect or scale</li>
</ul>
Only candidates who submit a Loom video will move forward.
 
If you’re passionate about building fast, scalable backend systems and want to work on a platform where football and gaming meet at global scale, this is your opportunity to help shape how fans play and connect.
 
Application Process Overview
 Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:
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<li>Initial Application - Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questions</li>
<li>Video Introduction - Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experience</li>
<li>Role-Specific Assessment - Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)</li>
<li>Recruitment Interview - Initial screening with our talent team</li>
<li>Executive Interview - Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignment</li>
<li>Client Interview - Final interview with the client team you'd be supporting</li>
<li>Background & Reference Check - Professional reference verification</li>
<li>Job Offer - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the team</li>
</ul>
Each stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.

Backend Software Engineer (Rust)

Mercor

<div>
 
 Mercor is hiring experienced Python Engineers
 
 to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work extending coding benchmarks that reflect real-world development across diverse languages and domains.
 
 
 This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python by curating issues, solutions, and test suites from real-world repositories
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 Ensure benchmark tasks include comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification
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 Maintain consistency and scalability of benchmark task distribution
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 Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity
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 Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility
 
 
 
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 Ideal Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;10 years of experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer, or applied data scientist
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 Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
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 Strong proficiency in Python
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 Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code
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 Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail
 
 
 
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 Project Timeline
 
 
 
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 Start Date: Immediate
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 Duration: 1 month
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 Commitment: Part-time (15&ndash;20 hours/week)
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 Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous &ndash; flexible working hours
 
 
 
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 Compensation &amp; Contract
 
 
 
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 $80 per hour plus lucrative bonus per approved task (1 task takes approximately 1 hour to complete)
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 Median average pay inclusive of bonuses is $200/hr
 
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 Independent contractor
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 Daily payment via Stripe Connect
 
 
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 Application &amp; Onboarding Process
 
 
 
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 Upload your resume
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 AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
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 Brief assessment testing real-world coding ability, technical depth, and debugging approach
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 Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details
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 About Mercor **Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D&rsquo;Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across engineering, research, and creative fields have partnered with Mercor on frontier projects shaping the future of AI.
 
 
 
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 Apply today and leverage your software engineering expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!
 
</div>

Backend Software Engineer: Python

Atlassian

<div>
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 
 Working at Atlassian
 
 
 
 Atlassians can choose where they work &ndash; whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.
 
 
 
 To help our teams work together effectively, this role is fully remote but requires you to be located in Turkiye.
 
 
 
 We're looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team, passionately focused on delivering creative improvements for our engineering teams.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Your future team
 
 
 
 To become a 100-year company, we need a world-class engineering organisation made up of empowered teams who have the tools and infrastructure to do the best work of their careers. As part of a unified R&amp;D team, Engineering is prioritising key initiatives which support our customers in moving to cloud while simultaneously continuing to bring the most value to our customers through investments across our core product suite &ndash; including Jira, Confluence, Trello, and Bitbucket. We're looking for people who want to write the future and who believe that we can accomplish so much more together.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 In this role, you will:
 
 
 
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 Drive complex projects autonomously, from technical design to launch
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 Solve complex architecture challenges, apply architectural standards and start using them on new projects
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 Lead code reviews and documentation, and take on complex bug fixes, especially on high-risk problems
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 Be an example for thorough, meaningful code reviews
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 Partner across engineering teams to handle company-wide initiatives spanning multiple projects
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 Transfer your depth of knowledge from your current language to excel as a Java developer
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 Mentor junior members of the team
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Your Background
 
 
 
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 7+ years of experience building and developing backend applications
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 Senior-level experience with one or more prominent languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala is nice to have.
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 Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS industry with hands-on experience with public cloud offerings (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
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 <li>
 Fluency in any one database technology (e.g., RDBMS like Oracle or Postgres and/or NoSQL like DynamoDB or Cassandra).
 </li>
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 Experience crafting and implementing well-tested, highly scalable, and performant micro-services and/or other distributed systems.
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 Practical knowledge of agile software development methodologies (e.g., XP, scrum).
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 Knowledge to evaluate trade-offs between correctness, robustness, performance, space, and time.
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 <li>
 Practice in mentoring other engineers and influencing decision makers throughout the organization.
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 Considers the customer impact when making technical decisions.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Benefits &amp; Perks
 
 
 
 Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit
 
 go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 About Atlassian
 
 
 
 At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
 
 
 We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 
 
 To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
 
 
 To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit
 
 go.atlassian.com/crh
 
 
 .
 
 
 
</div>

JELLYFISH

<div>The team at Jellyfish is changing how product development happens, helping engineering teams learn how to work together and communicate more effectively. We&rsquo;re in search of a Backend Engineer who&rsquo;s passionate about performance, scaling, and working with a lot of data. Ideally, you&rsquo;re performance minded and have worked on data ingestion and ETL processes. Experience building internal tools to triage and debug issues is a plus. This is a great opportunity to be a member of an exceptional engineering organization with high agency: where you can help shape the features your team builds and how your team builds them.
If this sounds exciting, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
What you&rsquo;ll do:<ul><li>
Develop and improve upon data ingestion from external sources (e.g. Jira/Git) into Jellyfish</li><li>
Implement observability and metrics tooling</li><li>
Develop internal tools to enable teams to better support our customers</li><li>
Handle customer escalations related to data ingestion</li><li>
Design, plan and implement key features as part of a highly effective agile team</li><li>
Provide technical expertise within your team and across the organization</li><li>
Communicate effectively about project status, technical issues</li><li>
Participate in your team&rsquo;s agile process and work to continually improve your team&rsquo;s capabilities</li><li>
Provide support for production operations of the Jellyfish product</li><li>
Actively participate in a culture supportive of growth and inclusion on your team</li></ul>
About you:<ul><li>
You know how to build and scale data ingestion pipelines</li><li>
You are a strong programmer with extensive Python experience</li><li>
You have familiarity with observability and profiling</li><li>
You are great at asking questions, figuring out what needs to be done, building consensus, and executing</li><li>
You consider both the needs of the user and the needs of the business when designing a solution</li><li>
You love learning new things and sharing knowledge with others</li><li>
You have strong communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a team</li><li>
You are eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer</li><li>
Located in EST or CST time zone</li></ul>
Bonus points if:<ul><li>
You have worked at a rapidly scaling startup before and loved it</li><li>
You bring experience and opinions about the different ways engineering teams can work and the tools they use</li></ul>
We believe that it takes a diverse team to build the best company we can. Jellyfish welcomes people from all backgrounds and especially encourages applications from members of groups underrepresented in the software industry.
A list of job experiences and qualification requirements is great, but humility, a performance-driven attitude, and a team-player approach are most important to us. We love to have fun and win in the process. We only hire people who have a passion for building great companies in an environment where a sense of humor is a must.
Occasional travel may be required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Let&rsquo;s talk about us! 
This is all about you, but you want to know a little about us. Jellyfish enables leaders to effectively build AI-integrated engineering teams, align engineering decisions with business initiatives and deliver the right software efficiently and on time. AI tools alone won&rsquo;t transform your org&mdash;Jellyfish shows you what&rsquo;s working, what&rsquo;s not, and how to build high-performing teams that know how to use AI the right way.
Compensation Range: $200K</div>

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