Staff Backend Engineer, City Storage Systems - Seattle

Overview

Design, build, and optimize scalable backend systems for food delivery platform

Key Responsibilities

• backend architecture
• api development
• platform tools
• code review
• system reliability
• mentorship

Tasks

-Architect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs. -Product: Engineer backend services that support customer-facing applications and deliver seamless user experiences. -Platform: Develop robust APIs and developer tools to improve team efficiency and scalability. -Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions. -Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. -Infrastructure: Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to ensure operational reliability. -Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality standards. -Ensure high system performance, reliability, and security. -Mentor junior engineers or take on leadership roles, depending on your seniority.

Requirements

• cloud
• backend
• docker
• kubernetes
• devops
• leadership

What You Bring

-Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. -Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java, Python, Go, or Node.js. -Exposure to large-scale data processing or event-driven architectures. -Leadership experience in team projects or mentoring roles. -Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. -Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. -Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. -Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. -10+ years of domain experience. -Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).

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Benefits

-Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term) -Collaborative environment: You will work with a talented and diverse team that values innovation and learning. You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success. -Paid sick time -Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children -8 paid holidays per year -Health Savings Account (HSA) -Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030. -Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options) -Paid Bereavement leave -Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement across engineering tracks, from individual contributors to leadership roles. -Time Off policies -Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) -Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity -Paid Parental Leave -Pet insurance discount -Discretionary vacation days

About City Storage Systems

-Founded with the goal of transforming storage solutions, City Storage Systems has grown into a leader in the logistics and storage sector. -Specializes in both short-term and long-term storage services, with facilities tailored to a wide range of industries. -The company is known for its innovative approach to secure storage, providing cutting-edge technology for tracking and monitoring. -City Storage Systems handles a diverse set of projects, from small business storage needs to large-scale industrial storage solutions. -Over the years, the company has expanded its presence, operating in key markets worldwide and continuously evolving its services to meet growing demand. -Standout projects include collaborations with retail giants and government contracts, providing specialized storage for critical equipment and goods.

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