Senior Software Engineer Backend, Database

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience developing backend systems with GoLang or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, databases, and software design principles.
• Experience with GoLang, document, and relational databases.
• Familiarity with event-driven systems and messaging tools (e.g., Kafka).
• BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven ability to take technical ownership, lead large, complex projects, and influence architectural direction across teams.

You'll Be Doing

• Develop automation that interacts with our infrastructure in the GCP cloud.
• Drive performance improvements and enhance scalability for infrastructure in components like MongoDB, CockroachDB, and Kafka.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across all of SQSP on building new services that scale for the future.
• Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence and professional development by participating in technical design reviews and mentoring junior team members.
• Work in: MongoDB, CockroachDB, and Kafka to name a few of our most commonly used infra components.

Nice to Haves

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Perks and Benefits

• Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and Income Protection.
• Fertility and adoption benefits.
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription.
• Global Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension benefits with employer match.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave.
• 2 weeks paid family care leave.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee donation match to community organizations.
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Free lunch and snacks.
• Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral.