Description
backend systems
data pipelines
python etl
spatial db
api development
performance monitoring
As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Routing team, you will design, build, and scale backend systems that power Via's core products, handling geospatial data, large‑scale databases, real‑time events, and mission‑critical workflows across multiple teams and regions.
You will work closely with Product, Infrastructure, Data, and other engineering groups to define system boundaries, evolve shared services, and ensure the backend platform supports rapid product growth while maintaining reliability, performance, and developer productivity.
- Design, build, and scale backend systems and data pipelines for Via's GIS and mapping platform.
- Develop Python‑based pipelines to ingest and transform large‑scale OpenStreetMap and other geospatial datasets.
- Model, store, and query complex spatial data using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, optimizing schemas and indexes.
- Create and maintain APIs that expose geospatial data to internal services, frontend applications, and external consumers.
- Collaborate with backend, frontend, data, and infrastructure teams to align data contracts and system boundaries.
- Enhance system reliability and performance through monitoring, alerting, benchmarking, and continuous optimization.
- Contribute to architectural decisions, technical standards, and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
python
aws
kubernetes
sql/nosql
bsc
6+ years
- Own features end‑to‑end: design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- 6+ years of backend development experience, preferably with Python in production environments.
- Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale.
- Strong database knowledge, including SQL/NoSQL performance optimization and spatial databases.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, AWS, Kubernetes, and event‑driven architectures.
- BSc in Computer Science or equivalent required.
Benefits
Via offers a mission‑driven environment with a competitive compensation package, health benefits, hybrid work, career development opportunities, and a vibrant office culture in the heart of Tel Aviv.
- Competitive salary plus equity, health insurance discount for families, and hybrid work options.
- Office located in Midtown Tel Aviv near light rail, with career development programs and various perks such as free fitness classes, meal vouchers, happy hours, and team events.
Training + Development
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