**About our client** Our client is a scaling ride-share startup, aimed at supporting underserved communities with safe, convenient access to transportation. **About the role** The Senior Back-End Developer, reporting to the VP of Technology, will play a critical role in managing server-side development, handling databases, and ensuring the smooth functionality of our platform. **Deliverables**: - Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements - Troubleshoot and resolve back-end related issues and bugs - Conduct regular maintenance and updates to ensure system stability - Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs - Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation - Participate in code reviews and contribute to team and personal learning **About you**: - 5+ years of Back End (and/or full-stack) software engineering experience - A deep understanding of: Golang, Node.js, JavaScript, or TypeScript - Knowledge of functional programming is a strong plus - Familiarity with GraphQL, Web sockets, Kubernetes, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Kibana, DynamoDB, and PostgreSQL - Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture, encompassing consensus, convergence, load balancing, data consistency, and performance/efficiency constructs - Ability to design and implement APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability - Proficiency in identifying and resolving performance and scalability issues, particularly in systems serving millions of users with high availability - Outstanding documentation and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into understandable, actionable insights **Perks**: - Fully Remote