Senior Engineer (Backend)
- Leading the design and implementation of scalable backend architectures and services across our global platform
- Modernizing our stack, migrating monolithic components to container-based systems (e.g. EKS).
- Architecting and optimizing high-performance APIs serving millions of users globally
- Building distributed systems leveraging ElasticSearch, DynamoDB, Redis, and Sidekiq.
- Overseeing critical systems including billing, payments, and subscription management.
- Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, driving best practices through code reviews and technical guidance.
- Shaping technical roadmap in collaboration with engineering leadership
- 6+ years in backend development, including 2+ in a senior engineering position.
- Expert-level Ruby on Rails and deep knowledge of its ecosystem.
- Strong experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
- Deep understanding of database design and optimization at scale.
- Track record of leading initiatives and mentoring teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills; able to navigate ambiguity and influence decisions.
- Strong knowledge of security and authentication systems at scale.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for continuous learning.
- Experience with video streaming (DASH, HLS, DRM).
- Knowledge of CDN infrastructure and content delivery.
- Background in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS).
- Infrastructure as code expertise (Chef, Terraform, etc.).
- High-volume payment processing and billing experience.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
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