Back-End SDE3 Engineer

A fast-growing company that is developing AI-driven software that provides tailored content for cell phones' lock screens, is looking for a Back-End SDE3 Engineer. The engineer will be in charge of delivering end-to-end products and features by working productively with cross-functional teams. The company is transforming passive mobile lock screens and home screen into smart surfaces that aims to inspire users at every moment. The company has managed to secure $385mn+ in funding so far. This position requires a significant overlap with the IST time zone. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that a feature, component, or product is designed, built, and delivered with the utmost quality
• Continue to push platform innovation and stay ahead of the curve
• Show that you can prioritize tasks and multitask in response to changing circumstances
• Offer functional, design, and code reviews for teams inside teams, and between teams in related fields of expertise
• Engineers can benefit from technical leadership by being mentored or coached
• Raise your awareness of bigger-picture issues and their effects on the entire team or product

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• At least 5-7+ years of relevant experience as a back-end software developer
• Strong design/development background with 5-7+ years of expertise creating extremely large-scale, high-throughput, low-latency distributed internet systems and products
• Extensive working knowledge of Java and related technologies
• Substantial experience in building and managing large-scale cloud-based systems using Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS
• In-depth understanding of design trends and architectural styles
• Solid familiarity with NoSQL databases, cloud computing, big data technology, and microservices architecture
• Excellent and skilled programming skills in performance-oriented areas
• outstanding understanding of data structures and algorithms 
• Knowledge and experience with open-source software, frameworks, and more advanced cutting-edge technologies related to Java server-side development and Big Data 
• Superior leadership, planning, communication, and interpersonal abilities 
• Be a proven performer and team player who enjoys taking on difficult assignments in a high-energy, quickly expanding, and start-up environment
• Must be a self-starter who can function well in a dynamic workplace with little direction
• Must be driven to tackle the problems associated with the creation of massively scalable and distributed systems
• Agility and quickness in adjusting to shifting demands, priorities, and scope 
• Excellent English communication skills, both conversational and written