Backend Engineering Specialist

1 day ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Recruiting From Scratch Full time

**Company Overview**

At Recruiting from Scratch, we pride ourselves on being a premier talent firm, connecting exceptional professionals with innovative companies.

Our team is dedicated to helping our clients find the best talent, and we're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment.

**Job Description**

We're seeking a talented Founding Software Engineer to join our client's growing engineering team. As a lead engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping the company's technical direction and driving innovation.

Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices for code quality and performance optimization.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a company's growth and success from its early stages.

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven experience in developing backend systems and APIs in a production environment.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language and familiarity with related frameworks and libraries.
  • Solid understanding of database systems and data modeling principles.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary range: $125,000 - $175,000 + equity + benefits.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals.
  • A chance to make a significant impact on a company's growth and success.


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