Senior Backend Engineer

at  Agora Data Inc

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of our core backend systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and efficient. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and innovation while maintaining a focus on product delivery.
This is a full-time role based in Arlington, TX, but is open to remote locations.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Expertise in Python
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of security best practices for backend systems.
• Previous experience in e-commerce, fintech, or other highly transactional and data-intensive environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent but minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture are required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling and climbing ladders

• Architecture and Design: Collaborate on design and architecture of scalable and reliable backend systems. Recommend solutions for technology selection, infrastructure, and architecture.
• Development and Code Review: Actively participate in the development process, write code, and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code standards are maintained.
• Quality Assurance: Implement best practices for testing, code quality, and performance optimization to maintain the stability and reliability of backend systems.
• Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration between the backend engineering team and other cross-functional teams, such as front-end development, DevOps, and QA.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in backend development. Evaluate and implement new technologies that can improve system performance and efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Address technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and lead the team in finding creative solutions to complex problems
• Documentation: Ensure that documentation for code, architecture, and processes is maintained and accessible to the team for future reference.