Software Development Engineer II - Remote

Overview

The Software Development Engineer II role at Editorialist involves building scalable backend services and ensuring high-quality data delivery for a luxury app.

In Short

• Join a dynamic Private Client Backend Team.
• Focus on backend architecture using Ruby and Java.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party systems.
• Work with PostgreSQL for database design and optimization.
• Implement performance optimizations and caching.
• Write unit tests and follow best practices for development.
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Own deployments and infrastructure on AWS.
• Contribute to system design decisions involving security.
• Excellent communication skills in a remote-first environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Technology from a Tier 1 University.
• 3–5 years of experience in backend programming languages.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and authentication best practices.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of caching layers and async job processing.
• Familiarity with Docker and AWS services.
• Comfortable with version control and collaboration tools.
• Ability to drive a module end-to-end by collaborating with peers.
• Get hands-on with new technologies and open to learning.

Benefits

• Best in class compensation and benefits.
• Fast-paced, tech-savvy startup environment.
• End to end ownership of features and systems.
• Opportunity to work with state of the art tech.
• Exposure to international teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.