- Own multiple backend services end-to-end including architecture, REST APIs, and databases.
- Design, build, and debug asynchronous and concurrent systems such as task queues and event-driven flows.
- Utilize AI coding assistants to accelerate design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
- Manage third-party API integrations, including cost control and rate-limiting.
- Mentor junior/mid engineers and contribute to backend technical standards.
- Own observability tooling and participate in on-call rotations as a first responder.
- Translate product requirements into technical specifications and lead API design reviews.