Senior Backend Software Engineer

Via is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their core R&D center and shape the architecture, design, and development of backend systems. As a category leader in on-demand transit, Via has expanded its exceptional technology and expertise to Paratransit & Student transit, impacting hundreds of thousands of riders weekly.

In this role, you'll work on building optimized, scalable, and innovative software solutions within Via's infrastructure. You'll be responsible for implementing microservices from design to production, participating in all aspects of agile software development, and ensuring high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing microservices from design to production
• Participating in all aspects of agile software development
• Ensuring application performance, uptime, and scale
• Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of new product features and components
• Researching and exploring new technologies to drive continuous improvement
• Making important technical decisions and influencing system architecture
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in backend software development
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, or C#
• Solid understanding of data structures, multi-threading, OOP, and design patterns
• Experience with CI/CD tools, database technologies, and cloud platforms
• Expertise in low-level performance optimizations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Via offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $200,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package including free medical plans and 401K matching. Join Via in their mission to change the way the world moves and help build the future of transportation!