Staff Product Engineer (Backend)

• We are looking to add a Staff Engineer, Backend Platform to our Backend Engineering team
• You will be responsible for hands-on contributions in building Zum’s technology platform
• At Zum, we value developers who are self-driven and able to devise simple solutions to complex problems, and thrive in building products with full ownership that will have a significant impact on the company’s business
• If this sounds like you, then you will love this Job
• You will be a core contributor in designing the architecture of our Backend platformWork with 2-4 backend developers to deliver high-quality product features
• Work with the Product and Design team to plan and deliver new product features
• Introduce tools and processes to scale (and accelerate) our development processes Improve our existing Backend platform while adding new features and content to our product
• Hands-on coding while you own the full development lifecycle—from ideation to deployment—and quickly see the impact of your work

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits, including paid membership to One Medical
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Free daily catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen at HQ
• Ability to have a huge impact at an early-stage, mission-driven startup
• Fun office culture and a team you would be proud to work with

Preferred experience

• Experience with microservice-based architectures
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages: Node.js, Java, or Python
• Strong hands-on skills in architectural design and backend development
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments (AWS or Google Cloud)
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Proficient in developing APIs for internal and external use with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and security
• Experience building scalable systems—both vertically and horizontally
• Proven experience building backend systems for enterprise-level applications across multiple platforms
• Good planning, organization, and decision-making skills
• Strong technical experience and eagerness to enforce and establish good coding conventions
• Good communication with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders
• Passionate about working for a mission-driven company
• Experience working in the transportation industry
• Strong experience with NodeJS and Typescript
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 8+ years of industry experience as a Software Engineer, with a track record of technical leadership on product-facing initiatives