Staff Backend Engineer

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, senior or staff backend engineer

📍 Location: Canada

🔍 Industry: Software Development

🏢 Company: Docker👥 251-500💰 $105,000,000 Series C almost 3 years agoDeveloper Tools Developer Platform Information Technology Software

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Senior or staff backend engineer

🪄 Skills: AWSBackend DevelopmentDockerLeadershipPostgreSQLCloud ComputingKubernetesAPI testingCommunication SkillsCI/CDProblem SolvingMentoringLinuxDevOpsMicroservices

Requirements:

Proven experience as a senior or staff backend engineer, with strong expertise in Golang and backend architecture.
Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL or equivalent relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure backend systems.
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, or GCP/Azure), infrastructure as code, and containerization technologies.
Proficiency in designing and building distributed systems with a focus on scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues across a variety of systems and technologies.
Experience or strong interest in user profile and organization management
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience mentoring and leading technical teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and systems, with a focus on Golang and PostgreSQL.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Engineering, to define technical requirements and deliver high-impact solutions.
Architect and implement scalable, secure, and reliable APIs and services to support Docker’s products and ecosystem.
Establish and uphold engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, documentation, and security.
Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure system reliability.
Serve as a mentor and technical leader to other engineers, fostering growth and excellence across the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across services and systems, ensuring smooth operation in production environments.
Participate in a daytime on-call rotation for one week every 2-6 months, ensuring system reliability and receiving additional compensation.

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