Senior Backend Engineer
Description For Senior Backend Engineer
Via, a pioneering TransitTech company founded in 2012, is revolutionizing public mobility systems worldwide. As a Senior Backend Engineer at Via, you'll join the core R&D center's Backend Team, working on cutting-edge technology to transform transportation globally.
Your role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable microservices within Via's infrastructure. You'll be responsible for the entire lifecycle of new product features, from conception to production. This position requires a minimum of 6 years of backend development experience, with proficiency in languages like Python or Java.
Via offers a competitive package including base salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. The company provides a hybrid work environment, with an office in the heart of Tel Aviv. You'll be part of a team making a significant impact, with Via's solutions deployed in 40+ countries, serving millions of users.
Key responsibilities include implementing microservices, owning development and testing strategies, and participating in all aspects of agile software development. You'll ensure high performance and scalability of applications while maintaining code quality.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in backend development, experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Kubernetes, and excellent communication skills. You should be able to work independently in a cross-functional, globally distributed team.
Join Via to be at the forefront of sustainable and efficient public transportation, making a real difference in how the world moves. If you're passionate about using technology to solve complex urban mobility challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer
- Implement microservices from design to production
- Take ownership of development, maintenance, testing strategy, design discussions, and operations
- Participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation, and deployment
- Be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of new product features / components
- Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design
- Research and suggest new technologies for boosting the product
- Have an impact on product development by making important technical decisions, influencing the system architecture, development practices and more
Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer
- Minimum of 6 years of backend development and databases experience
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Python, Java, or other high-level programming languages
- Solid programming foundations: data-structures, multi-threading, OOP and design patterns
- Proven record of developing and scaling products that are highly available, distributed, and large scale
- Experience with SQL/MySQL and in low level performance optimizations, including profiling and memory analysis
- Expertise with cloud platforms: AWS, Kubernetes
- Clear communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to drive work forward independently in a cross-functional, geographically distributed team environment
Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer
- Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and stock options
- Health insurance with a discount for family members
- Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, at Midtown close to the light rail and Israel Railways
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Freefit and other sports lessons
- 10bis/Cibus - you choose!
- Happy hours, team events, communities and many more benefits
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