Lead Backend Software Engineer (Yale) at Fortune Brands

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

214500.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Development, API Design, System Integration, Microservices, Node.js, AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Performance Tuning, Troubleshooting, Agile Development, Automated Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Security Compliance

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here *Remote role, but candidates must be within a commutable distance to our San Francisco office for occasional onsite collaboration* Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining scalable web applications. You will work across backend technologies, contribute to system architecture decisions, and play a vital role in integrating diverse data sources and external services into cohesive platforms. In coordinating and constructing backend software solutions from start to finish, you will work with AWS, microservices in Node.js, cloud-agnostic Kubernetes deployments, databases including MongoDB and DynamoDB, as well as various 3rd party integrations. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with product managers and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Design and develop backend applications using modern web technologies. Design and implement robust APIs and service layers that integrate data from internal and third-party sources. Maintain clean, testable, and efficient code, adhering to best software engineering practices. Monitor and optimize service performance. Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack, with a focus on integration and system-level concerns. Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks, and develop mitigation strategies early in the development lifecycle to ensure optimal performance. Champion the use of modern development practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability tools. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, conduct code reviews, and uphold coding standards. Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and share insights to improve team tools and practices. Qualifications 10+ years of professional backend development experience with a strong portfolio of projects. Proven experience leading end-to-end development of production systems and scalable web applications. Deep expertise in one or more backend languages. Extensive experience with system integration, API design, and working with distributed data systems. Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, serverless, event-driven, etc.). Advanced skills in data modeling, performance tuning, and troubleshooting complex system issues. Ability to manage project scopes, timelines, and communicate technical decisions to stakeholders. Preferred: Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests as part of the software development lifecycle. Experience working with fleets of IoT devices. We use Node.js, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, Kubernetes, and HashiCorp Vault. Experience designing and operating cloud-native applications (AWS/GCP/Azure). Background in CI/CD, DevOps culture. Exposure to security compliance and secure coding practices. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in web or backend systems. Additional Information Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $214,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan. At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work. Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential. Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN Equal Employment Opportunity: FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations: FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to. To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers>.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable web applications while collaborating with product managers and engineers. Maintain clean, efficient code and troubleshoot issues across the stack.