Senior Backend Engineer

About UsDigg is building a human-first community network. The revived platform aims to use the very best of technology, including AI, to bring humanity back to the internet by fostering the spirit of discovery and genuine community that made the early web a fun and exciting place to be.Recent PressNew York TimesThe VergeTechCrunchAP NewsThe RoleWe're seeking an experienced backend engineer to join our team and help scale our architecture. You'll be joining at a critical growth stage, working with modern technologies and contributing to fundamental architectural decisions. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and optimize backend services with a focus on performance and scalabilityArchitect and maintain infrastructure to support high-availability systems at scaleCollaborate with our existing backend engineers to distribute workload and accelerate developmentImplement and enhance our GraphQL API layer, with particular attention to optimization for high-load scenariosOptimize system performance through profiling, load testing, and capacity planningImplement monitoring, observability, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliabilityContribute to infrastructure architecture and implementation with AWS servicesParticipate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical planningWork cross-functionally with frontend and product teams to deliver cohesive solutionsRequired Experience & Skills5+ years of backend development experience with demonstrated expertise in distributed systemsExperience scaling systems to support 100k+ monthly active usersAWS infrastructure (ECS, Fargate, SNS+SQS, Neptune, ALB, WAF, Lambda) and IaC tools (Pulumi)GraphQL implementation and optimization (query efficiency, caching strategies, scaling under load)Strong proficiency in Typescript, Go and/or PythonExperience with graph databases (preferably neo4j or AWS Neptune)Knowledge of message queue systems (Amazon SNS+SQS, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar)Understanding of load balancing, auto-scaling, and high-availability patternsExperience implementing CI/CD pipelines, particularly with GitHub ActionsExperience with containerization and microservices architectureAbility to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested codeExperience with incident response and production troubleshootingPreferred QualificationsExperience with performance tuning and optimization of backend systemsUnderstanding of caching strategies and implementation (AWS ElastiCache, Redis, etc)Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Pulumi, Terraform, CloudFormation)Previous work with TypeScript/JavaScript in a backend context (Node.js)Experience in fintech, e-commerce, large scale social platform, or other high-transaction environmentsGraphQL implementation and optimization (query efficiency, caching strategies, scaling under load)Track record of scaling systems from early-stage to production-readyExperience implementing effective monitoring, logging, and alerting solutionsExperience with security best practices and compliance frameworksWhat We ValueProblem-solving mindset: You're excited by technical challenges and finding elegant solutionsOwnership mentality: You take responsibility for your work and its impact on the productCollaborative approach: You thrive when working with others and can clearly explain technical conceptsResilience and adaptability: You navigate ambiguity well and learn quickly from setbacksPragmatic decision-making: You balance theoretical best practices with practical implementation needsCommitment to reliability: You understand the importance of building dependable systemsBenefitsOpportunity to shape core architecture in a fast-growing startupCollaborative, low-ego engineering cultureWork directly with technical leadershipCompetitive compensation packageRemote-friendly work environmentChance to make a significant impact on our product and company trajectoryMedical, Dental, Vision insuranceFlexible PTO401k matching11 annual paid holidaysThis position offers a unique opportunity to complement our existing talent while making your own mark on our technical foundation. If you're passionate about building scalable, maintainable systems and ready to take ownership of critical backend components, we'd love to talk with you.

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