Lead Back End Engineer - Remote

Overview

Verusen is a leading technology company that uses artificial intelligence to provide visibility, digitization and prediction of materials data and inventory for complex supply chains. The company’s AI software harmonizes disparate material data across ERP instances/systems while providing accurate MDM across the enterprise to optimize inventory costs. Intelligent controls enforce inventory procedures to help prevent future inventory spikes, while predictive capabilities optimize allocation and procurement needs. The result is a data foundation you can trust to move quickly to innovate and support related Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Verusen is venture-backed by leading investors from San Francisco to Boston, and is a Signature Company at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). Partnerships including SAP and Accenture. Verusen is a portfolio company of SAP.iO.

In Short

• Lead a backend team, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of high-quality code.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient backend solutions using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Oversee the integration and management of AWS services such as SQS, SNS, and other serverless architectures.
• Maintain and enhance legacy systems built on Python/Flask.
• Optimize database performance and ensure the reliability of PostgreSQL-based systems.
• Apply knowledge of distributed application design to daily tasks.
• Use SQL and knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases to manage data.
• Deploy code into clouds, considering cloud security features and their impact on code connectivity.
• Practice test-driven development (TDD) to ensure the quality of code.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Javascript/Typescript, Python, etc.)
• Experience developing RESTful endpoints.
• Experience working with Lambda functions or similar technologies.
• Experience with cloud deployment and understanding of cloud security features.
• Expertise with Javascript/Typescript, Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL.
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines (e.g., Snowflake/DBT, DataBricks/Spark)
• Understanding of messaging queues and their role in software architecture.
• Experience practicing test-driven development (TDD).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or another relevant field. Advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Engage in innovative projects that support Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.
• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts supply chain efficiency.
• Flexible working conditions.