Job Description: Software Engineer Backend
We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Software Engineer to join our Integrations Team. The ideal candidate will possess a hacker mindset, excel in rapid technology adoption, and thrive in collaborative environments with SaaS companies. As a key member of our Integrations Team, you will be instrumental in establishing and managing integrations with third-party platforms, APIs, and services, as well as assisting external partners in integrating with our APIs.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with external partners to define integration scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Act as a liaison between our company and external partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on integration goals and expectations.
- Analyze and interpret requirements from external partners to determine development and enhancement needs on our end.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders (product managers, developers, QA) to translate integration requirements into actionable tasks.
- Design and implement robust integration solutions meeting both company and partner needs.
- Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of integrations to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
- Provide technical support and guidance to external partners during integration, addressing issues and concerns promptly.
- Stay updated on integration-related industry trends and technologies, sharing insights with the team.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role, focusing on integrations.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, able to build effective relationships with external partners.
- Deep understanding of API design principles and integration patterns.
- Proficiency in PHP, Node.JS, Python, Java, or JavaScript, with experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, adept at addressing complex technical challenges.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Min 1-3 years of experience in Software Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Node.js/Python/Go/PHP.
- Previous work on integrations.
- Ability to write modular, extensible, readable, and performant code.
- Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Couchbase).
- Experience with web servers (Nginx), caching servers (Redis, Memcached), and queueing systems (Kafka).
- Proficiency in agile software development environments.
- Prior experience with Google Cloud Platform preferred.