[Hiring] AWS Backend Engineer @Varicent

Role Description

As a Staff Backend Software Developer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of developers, designers, data scientists, and business professionals. You would be working on the Varicent Incentives: a single-page web application utilizing React and Redux frameworks that connects to a REST API written in C#, hosted in AWS.

What You’ll Do

• Build new features for the REST API & enhance the AWS infrastructure on top of a modern tech stack using C# and AWS CloudFormation.
• Work with product management, designers, and QA team to implement new features and enhancements.
• Participate as a reviewer in our pull request review process, ensuring high code quality and providing valuable insights to your fellow team members.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and low latency across large datasets.
• Develop features using AWS tools such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring high availability and uptime.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience, with a focus on data-intensive applications.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., C#, Java, C++).
• Experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, Redshift).
• Understanding of ELT/ETL processes and challenges in handling large-scale data.
• Understanding of Software Design fundamentals.
• Problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
• English communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. B2 level English or higher is required.

Requirements

FIRST 30 DAYS: Getting Started

• Learn and get familiar with our development process, codebase, coding standards and tools.
• Participate in team meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and effectively communicate progress and challenges.
• Complete small well-defined tasks or bug fixes to demonstrate ability to write good code.

FIRST 60 DAYS: Building Momentum

• Become more independent in handling assigned tasks, requiring less supervision and guidance.
• Demonstrate ability to take on more complex assignments, such as implementing new features or modules.
• Demonstrate an improved ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Adhere to coding standards, produce well-documented and maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with the team and provide valuable input during discussions.

FIRST 90 DAYS: Hitting Your Stride

• Lead the development of a larger feature or service critical to the ICM application.
• Ensure scalability and reliability through rigorous testing and performance tuning.
• Have a firm grasp on how the critical parts of the application work and be able to troubleshoot reported defects without much assistance.
• Meet project deadlines consistently and deliver high-quality work.
• Learn continuously and keep up with industry trends and new technologies.
• Identify areas of improvement in the development process and suggest solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Participate in roadmap discussions and cost estimation efforts to shape the direction of future development work.

Benefits

• Market Leading Compensation Package.
• Wellness Programs to Support Health and Wellbeing.
• Working with the latest tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Remote Work Flexibility.
• Comprehensive Employee Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Annual Time Off: Time off is provided in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Global Connected Culture: Hubs in Romania, UK, US, Canada.
• Dynamic Work Culture: Thrive in our innovative and multicultural environment.
• Grow with Us: Continuous development opportunities.