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Staff Backend Engineer
Location
Argentina
Posted
65 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Staff Backend Engineer
CookUnity
Role Description We are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to join our team who can also contribute on dashboards and internal app UIs. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain highly scalable backend services that power CookUnity’s core recipe management functionalities. You will work alongside other talented engineers, product managers, and designers to develop robust and efficient backend systems using Kotlin and Java , leveraging frameworks like Micronaut or Spring Boot and integrating Temporal for workflow automation. This is an individual contributor (IC) role with a strong focus on backend architecture, performance, and scalability. If you enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and working on mission-critical systems, this role is for you! Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain backend services for the service using Kotlin and Java - Architect scalable, resilient, and maintainable microservices using Micronaut or Spring Boot - Implement workflow automation and orchestration using Temporal - Optimize database interactions and performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL) - Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to build seamless user experiences - Ensure system reliability and uptime by implementing best practices in observability, logging, and monitoring - Perform code reviews, contribute to best practices, and mentor junior engineers - Work closely with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure deployment - Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and drive innovation within the team Qualifications - 6+ years of backend development experience with Kotlin and/or Java - Experience working with Micronaut or Spring Boot frameworks - Hands-on Experience in React & Next.js - Strong AI coding abilities and good practices - Strong understanding of microservices architectures and distributed systems - Proficiency in SQL databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL - Experience building high-performance, scalable backend systems - Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, maintainable code - Solid understanding of RESTful API design and best practices - Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Fluency with AI engineering tools Requirements - Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) - Exposure to GraphQL and event-driven architectures - Experience in DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform) - Background in food tech, operations, or marketplace platforms Benefits - 💸 Get paid in USD - 🗺 Work remotely: design the life that you want - ⛱ Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date - 🎄 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays - 🩺 Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider - 🗓️ 5-year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical - 🐣 Paid Family leave - 🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises - 🧘🏽♀️ Customize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform - 🧑🏫 Personalized English coach
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