Senior Backend Engineer (java/c#)

Key Duties

• Plan backend work with product and share it across the engineers.
• Review designs and code so services stay consistent, safe, and easy to support.
• Set the coding, testing, and release standard and see that the team follows it.
• Remove blockers and support engineers when a service or integration is stuck.
• Own production incidents on backend services until service is restored and the cause is recorded.
• Coach the engineers and complete performance feedback each review cycle.
• Represent backend engineering in planning and release meetings.
• Keep a simple record of service ownership, dependencies, and known risks.

Requirements

• Several years building backend services, including time leading other engineers.
• Experience taking a service from design to production in a bank or a similar controlled environment.
• Ability to review code and explain a required change in plain language.
• Experience with incident handling and production support.
• Ability to plan work and report progress without waiting to be asked.