Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Company Name: CB Insights

Job Url: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/69bc5ea14828227293fe1dac

Job Description: 
CB Insights
· 54 minutes ago
Senior Software Engineer - Backend

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $173K/yr
91%
STRONG MATCH
100%
Exp. Level
86%
Skill
73%
Industry Exp.
CB Insights is the leader in predictive intelligence on private companies, helping clients make sense of the future and drive their businesses forward using data. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop features for a market intelligence platform, focusing on search infrastructure and capabilities while ensuring high-quality, maintainable solutions.
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Responsibilities
Develop features for our next generation market intelligence platform on a small Agile team, with a primary focus on our search infrastructure and capabilities
Areas of ownership include search relevance, query optimization, and indexing strategies for large-scale data retrieval
Consistently and frequently deliver solutions that are well-engineered, maintainable and tested within the agreed upon timeframe
Participate in code reviews and sprint planning, help identify opportunities, work through challenges and share knowledge with colleagues
Collaborate with the product team to understand business requirements

Qualification

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Go
Python
Containerized microservices
Docker
Kubernetes
Unit testing
Integration testing
Monitoring tools
Datadog
Cloud services
AWS
AWS EC2
AWS S3
AWS RDS
AWS Lambda
Agile methodologies
Relational databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Non-relational databases
MongoDB
DynamoDB
Apache Kafka
Kafka Connect
Search technologies
Full-text search
Distributed data systems
Information retrieval
Relevance scoring
Ranking
Required
Proficiency in Go or Python for developing scalable applications
Hands-on experience with containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes
Expertise in writing and executing unit and integration tests to ensure application quality and reliability
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog
Proficient with cloud services, particularly AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)
Familiarity with Lean and Agile values and principles, working in collaborative, cross-functional remote teams
Experience working with both relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL
Familiarity with non-relational databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB
Familiarity with Apache Kafka and Kafka Connect for real-time data processing and integration
Experience with search technologies, full-text search, or distributed data systems
Understanding of information retrieval concepts such as relevance scoring, ranking, and query optimization

Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (PPO, HSA, and FSA options)
Multiple mental health resources
401(k) with company match
Annual professional development stipend
Generous paid time off