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Senior Backend Engineer - Ecosystem Health

Grindr LLCChicago
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer focused on Backend Systems, extensive expertise in designing scalable API systems, and a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, with a passion for testing and reliability.

About the job

This role is hybrid, based in our offices in Chicago or the Bay Area (San Francisco or Palo Alto), requiring attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Why Join Us?

Our team is expanding rapidly, driven by a remarkable 30% growth in our user base over the past year! We are in search of a seasoned Backend Engineer who is enthusiastic about developing, testing, and deploying impactful solutions while closely collaborating with our Product team to roll out new features. In this position, you will tackle complex challenges, work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with a talented team, and make significant contributions to our Trust and Safety Team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead projects and mentor fellow engineers in implementing new features while coordinating closely with product and design teams.

  • Design and develop Grindr's backend services within a robust and scalable microservices architecture.

  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to enhance feature design and functionality.

  • Optimize core components of Grindr's platform utilizing technologies such as Redis, Postgres, and Kafka on AWS.

  • Drive innovation by making data-informed decisions to incorporate new technologies, architectures, and workflows.

  • Ensure high availability of the Grindr platform by leveraging distributed systems and infrastructure engineering, actively participating in optimizations, cost reductions, and incident management.

  • Mentor and guide team members through pair programming, code reviews, and architecture assessments.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer focusing on backend systems (Service APIs, Data Processing, Messaging Services).

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale API systems ensuring high load capacity and data consistency within a microservices framework.

  • Expertise in developing systems that leverage Cloud Services, with a preference for AWS.

  • A passion for software testing and system reliability.

  • In-depth understanding of concurrency concepts and their implications.

  • A strong curiosity for problem-solving and a desire to understand systems end-to-end.

About Grindr LLC

Grindr is a leading social networking and online dating application for LGBTQ+ individuals, providing innovative solutions and a safe environment for users to connect. Our commitment to trust and safety is paramount as we continue to grow and enhance our platform.

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