Senior Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

Medium is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to enhance the backend systems for its website and mobile applications, playing a crucial role in shaping the technical direction and mentoring other engineers.

In Short

• Drive the development of backend systems for Medium’s platform.
• Shape technical direction and improve system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement product solutions.
• Lead technical strategy for large-scale projects.
• Ensure the health, scalability, and efficiency of critical features.
• Develop and implement tests for quality assurance.
• Contribute to enhancing engineering standards and processes.
• Assist in resolving production issues.
• Participate in company offsites.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• At least 3 years of experience with Golang and Kubernetes.
• Strong foundation in backend technologies and cloud-native architectures.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Problem-solving skills for tackling ambiguous challenges.
• Strong communication skills for articulating technical concepts.

Benefits

• Fully remote work with a distributed team.
• 100% healthcare coverage for employees.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Mental health support services.
• Financial wellness support.
• Stipends for wellness and professional development.
• Unlimited PTO and standard holidays.
• A Medium subscription.